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DHSCLA GLAS Extensions

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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27 Mar 2023 at 14:23

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13 Dec 2022 at 11:02

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14 Sep 2022 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department awarded a contract for legal services to Pinsent Masons Llp with a value of £300,000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's period started on 9th December 2022 and ended on 9th March 2023, with the tender period ending on 7th December 2022. The services were related to ensuring legal resource availability for the Department of Health and Social Care and the Cabinet Office Covid 19 taskforce, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in governmental legal matters, to compete for contracts with the Government Legal Department. Businesses interested in providing legal support for public sector advisory work in the field of health and social care, particularly focusing on Covid 19 response, would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract now active and providing potential growth prospects for legal service firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSCLA GLAS Extensions

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide such legal advice and support as the Customer may require to provide legal services in any area of the Customer's advisory work to ensure that adequate legal resource is available to support the Department of Health and Social Care and its agencies and such legal advice and support for the Cabinet Office Covid 19 taskforce as the Customer may require. The Supplier will work closely with the Customer's legal team in a partnering arrangement for the delivery of these services. The Supplier will ensure that advice is delivered in accordance with the Being an Effective Government Lawyer guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3286c6ad-17e5-4d64-8bb7-fe5b8ba125c6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 9 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
David Evans
Contact Email
david.evans@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7210 1499

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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