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DHSC:NHSPP Instructing experts to the Inquiry - Sir Robert Francis KC

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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03 May 2024 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract for legal advisory services to procure Sir Robert Francis KC as an expert to do a specific, time-limited piece of work for the ongoing Thirlwall Inquiry. The contract, valued at £99,750 GBP, was awarded to Serjco Limited through a direct procurement method. The contract period started on January 15, 2024, and ends on May 31, 2024. The buying organisation is the Department of Health and Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal advisory services providers to engage with the public sector. Businesses proficient in legal services, especially in the area of legal advisory services, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. As the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, suppliers with expertise in this specific field can actively seek similar opportunities with the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Notice Title

DHSC:NHSPP Instructing experts to the Inquiry - Sir Robert Francis KC

Notice Description

To procure Sir Robert Francis KC as an expert to do a specific, time limited and scoped out piece of work for the ongoing Thirlwall Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d22e0630-05ef-4137-ae55-e67708ebeeb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1923665-4ef6-4ecb-8e1b-59c7d8a1ec83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£99,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2024 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

SERJCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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