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The Provision of Legal support for Origin litigation case

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of legal support for an Origin litigation case has been awarded by the UK Health Security Agency, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the legal advisory and information services category and has been undertaken through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process, now in the award stage, involves the continuation of witness statement work alongside the Government Legal Department. The award was activated on 23rd January 2026, following the end of the tender period on 9th January 2026. The contract commenced on 26th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 25th January 2027.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who can benefit from the legal services sector in collaboration with government bodies. Sharpe Pritchard LLP, an SME, has already been selected as the supplier, indicating the procurement's suitability for similar businesses possessing expertise in legal advisory services. Prospective businesses in the legal industry with a focus on government interaction and litigation support would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts given the framework arrangement approach. Such opportunities can amplify their profiles and expand their market reach in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Legal support for Origin litigation case

Notice Description

The contract will undertake further witness statement work alongside Government Legal Department colleagues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b069b41a-d457-45de-8a1b-f8f7676a69c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef4fb9b-213e-45d1-9c87-3ee52e67684b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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