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The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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12 Jun 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case" has completed with an award stage in June 2025. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) headquartered in London, sought legal advisory and representation services related to a litigation case involving Origin Packaging Ltd. Sharpe Pritchard LLP successfully secured the contract via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from February 2025 to August 2026, demonstrating the agency's commitment to resolving the litigation efficiently. The procurement falls under the legal services category, highlighting UKHSA's requirement for specialised legal expertise to address significant legal challenges.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for legal firms, especially those familiar with commercial litigation and proficient in representing high-profile cases. While the contract was awarded to Sharpe Pritchard LLP, other businesses in the legal industry can glean insights into the expertise required to succeed in similar future opportunities. Firms specialising in legal advisory services and those with keen insights into business litigation are best suited to partake in bids for similar contracts, contributing to growth within their scope. The substantial contract value of over £75,000 indicates promising financial prospects for firms adept at navigating complex legal landscapes.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case

Notice Description

A contract for PCR testing kits with Origin Packaging Ltd was terminated in April 2021 following an alleged material breach by Origin for late delivery driven in part by an inability to validate their product. Origin issued Particulars of Claim on 1st February 2024. UKHSA is in litigation with Origin and the court date is set for summer 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca6bcc5e-b2e6-402b-b5cb-11863f320674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7456f0ad-9d48-4d1e-b24c-d36b8d10257d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,221 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 11 Aug 2026 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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