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Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health in England has established a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement titled "Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework". This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), took place under the Light Touch Regime and focused on providing legal representation and advice concerning civil litigation and mediation involving the pharmaceutical industry. The contract period commenced on 14th August 2017 and extends to 14th August 2022, with a total estimated value of £10 million. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with suppliers officially recognised as active since 1st August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms that specialise in civil litigation, particularly those with expertise in the pharmaceutical sector. Businesses that offer legal services in areas such as arbitration, mediation, and economic research services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the framework's capacity for multiple suppliers, firms of various sizes could find a pathway to engage with the Department of Health, potentially fostering new partnerships and strengthening their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework

Notice Description

The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the Pharmaceutical industry (CLAMP). The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement. Additional information: The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the pharmaceutical industry. The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6af405a-afd6-48b4-bf04-e6944dd95f5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Known
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

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2017 - 14 Aug 2022 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BERWIN LEIGHTON PAISNER

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

HILL DICKINSON

PETERS & PETERS SOLICITORS

TROWERS AND HAMLINS

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