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C15105 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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15 Feb 2021 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of legal services (C15105 Legal Services) was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The procurement was initiated to support the DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with a contract value of £24,750. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 19 October 2020 and was completed on 31 March 2021, with the tender period closing on 18 October 2020. Legal advisory services were classified under the CPV code 79111000, and the contract was awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP, based in Cambridge.

This tender represents an opportunity for law firms with capabilities in providing legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling public health matters and governmental contracts. Businesses with a focus on public sector legal services should consider such opportunities, as they can significantly contribute to the ongoing recovery and management of public health crises. Importantly, companies looking for future growth should prepare to engage in similar selective procurement processes to serve government entities effectively.

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Notice Title

C15105 Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1585e4-33ef-4e9f-a81a-ac3e4ad3a391
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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 AND REEVE

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