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Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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20 Dec 2020 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice" was initiated by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the legal services category. The contract, valued at £500,000, is linked to the UK government's response to Covid-19 and involves providing legal support related to various projects, including vaccine procurement and related activities. The contract period commenced on 16th June 2020 and is scheduled to end on 31st December 2021. The tender has already been awarded, with the contract awarded to PINSENT MASONS LLP, making this process part of the award stage.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for growth in the legal services sector, particularly for firms specialising in government contracts and health-related legal issues. Businesses with experience in Covid-19 response initiatives, procurement law, and public health-related matters would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders issued by BEIS or similar governmental bodies, especially as ongoing projects related to public health continue to evolve.

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Notice Title

Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide such advice, support and drafting as the Customer may require in relation to its current project (the "Project") established as part of HM Government's response to Covid-19 (such Project including procurement of vaccine, procurement of virus swab and antibody tests, procurement of manufacturing services and facilities and related activities).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1820035-9ac0-4889-ad8d-f1fd9b52ebc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be60794a-0507-453e-b245-d2ea7470eae7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
TLI London

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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