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Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework

Department of Health

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2017 at 15:15

Award Notice
Planning

22 Dec 2016 at 16:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health has initiated a procurement process for the "Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework," aimed at establishing a panel of law firms for legal services related to civil litigation and mediation against pharmaceutical companies. The procurement process, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £10,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and will last until 31st August 2022. The deadline for submissions was 3rd March 2017, allowing interested law firms an opportunity to participate in this highly regulated procurement under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in civil litigation and mediation, particularly those with expertise in pharmaceutical law. The multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement is designed to engage several large legal service providers that can offer a wide range of advisory services in litigation and arbitration. Firms that can demonstrate experience in addressing issues related to patent infringement, anti-competitive practices, and market analysis are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract, enhancing their potential market presence in the legal industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework

Notice Description

The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the Pharmaceutical industry (CLAMP). The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement. Additional information: The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the pharmaceutical industry. The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8d2a6cf-25b5-43e5-9869-3dda61a773a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eca3ce-dd00-4cce-9e25-3383db7c5a53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
18 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2NS
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Peters and Peters

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Hill Dickinson LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Berwin Leighton Paisner

Further Information

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