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Legal Services C15087

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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24 Nov 2020 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recently awarded contract titled "Legal Services C15087" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to secure legal advice and services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), is situated in London, UK, and has a total value of £10,000. The procurement method used was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 27th October 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 26th October 2020.

This procurement presents opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those equipped to provide counsel in public health and emergency response scenarios. Businesses with experience in governmental contracts, especially those capable of quick mobilisation and extensive legal expertise, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The DHSC's requirements indicate a preference for experienced suppliers, which could encourage partnerships between larger firms and small to medium enterprises to enhance competitiveness in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Legal Services C15087

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdacb749-12bb-4915-84f4-58c7806ba656
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f4f6a0-48ec-43e1-9272-76f4e8e79ac3
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
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIFFORD CHANCE

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