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DHSC: LSP - Contingent Arrangement FY25/26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:57

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has completed the procurement process for their Legal Services Panel, specifically to arrange for contingent legal advice and services for the fiscal year 25/26. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. The procurement process was concluded with the awarding of contracts on 16 June 2025, with the contracts commencing on 17 June 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The total value of the awarded contracts amounts to £50,000 GBP. The award, published on 27 June 2025, was given to MILLS & REEVE LLP, a supplier with a large-scale operation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in public sector contracts and framework agreements, as well as those capable of providing comprehensive legal advice and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to engage with such tenders, given their suitability criteria aligned with the DHSC's requirements. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can leverage their expertise within the legal industry and expand their portfolios through high-profile government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: LSP - Contingent Arrangement FY25/26

Notice Description

Legal Services Panel for the provision of legal advice and services, Contingent Arrangement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a85c5c33-35a4-4d99-a249-0fa224176aad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98a1114-53e2-441e-8d13-f057dcaa916a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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