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C21742 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Mar 2021 at 18:19

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25 Jan 2021 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) undertook a procurement process titled "C21742 Legal Services" to secure legal advice and services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 26 November 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021. This procurement was classified under the CPV code for legal services (79100000), and the delivery location was specified as London, United Kingdom, with relevant notifications published on 25 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those experienced in advisory roles linked to public health or pandemic-related matters. Businesses with expertise in government contracts, regulatory compliance, or public sector legal issues are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. The involvement of a large legal firm, DAC Beachcroft LLP, highlights the competitive nature of this tender, indicating a need for established providers capable of delivering high-quality legal solutions under tight deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C21742 Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5a66ed8-929a-4ae7-b030-5000bb44c34a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2521c6-3680-4901-8b4b-82d7e969c876
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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