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DHSC: Legal, Financial and Commercial Expert Advice

DHSC

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal services, titled "DHSC: Legal, Financial and Commercial Expert Advice," aimed at the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) Market Oversight Scheme (MOS). The selection was made through a call-off from a framework agreement with a budget of £67,250. DLA Piper UK LLP, a large-scale firm, has been awarded the contract. The tender period concluded on 2 August 2024, and the contract period runs from 5 August 2024 to 25 October 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is targeted at SMEs and VCSEs. The primary delivery location is London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in legal services, financial advisory, and commercial consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement methods, which facilitate participation in substantial government projects. Companies with experience in advising on market oversight and legal compliance can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, gain credibility, and pursue further government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Legal, Financial and Commercial Expert Advice

Notice Description

Care Quality Commission ("CQC") to "passport" a number of registered care providers into the Market Oversight Scheme ("MOS"), on the basis of common ultimate control of these providers and the risk across these providers that the CQC considers arises from the structure of the providers' finances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2bd3a5f-661f-47b0-82a1-3769772f081c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fce677e-b78c-4577-8348-ba8dc1877acd
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
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
£67,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 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
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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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