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DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

DHSC

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14 Nov 2023 at 11:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded the procurement process for external legal services with Pinset Masons LLP. This contract falls under the legal advisory services category with a value of £100,000 GBP. The tender, titled "DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support," was awarded on 13th November 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2025 and the tender deadline was on 13th October 2023. The buying organisation, DHSC, is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This awarded tender by DHSC offers business growth opportunities for legal service providers specialising in advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit the most from this opportunity due to the contract's suitability for such businesses. With the contract awarded to Pinset Masons LLP, other legal firms can assess similar frameworks through which they can compete for future legal support tenders within the public procurement sector. Engaging with the DHSC in similar future tenders could lead to sustainable business growth for legal service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

Notice Description

External legal Services are required for the ongoing support in any future contract negotiations, disputes or requests arising on the COVID-19 antiviral contracts. This will help to ensure maximum benefits are achieved from the high value purchases made to date. Additional information: Framework Direct Award via Legal Service Panel (RM6179).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16245da7-2e68-40e1-a8e9-8b82df8cb7e4
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
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
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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