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C27120 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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31 Mar 2021 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal services titled "C27120 Legal Services." This procurement, which is categorised under legal services (CPV Code: 79100000), took place in England, specifically Leeds. The contract was awarded to Gowling WLG for a total value of £30,000, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20th August 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those providing specialised legal advice and services relevant to public health contexts, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Law firms with experience in delivering such services, particularly large firms with the capacity to engage in government contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. This contract highlights the ongoing need for legal services within government operations, suggesting a continuing market for qualified providers in this area.

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Notice Title

C27120 Legal Services

Notice Description

For the provision of legal services and advice to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b70087c0-f5be-4c8a-a6d1-dd309d03981c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c0af8f-09a0-4627-8cc8-6ba50ffefd09
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG

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