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DHSC C17105 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Mar 2021 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal services, titled "DHSC C17105 Legal Services," within the legal services industry category. The contract, awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP, has a total value of £50,000 and was initiated on 14th October 2020, running until 31st March 2021. The procurement process employed was selective and was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 13th October 2020. The services were delivered in Leeds, United Kingdom, focusing on supporting the DHSC’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This procurement process presents significant business opportunities for law firms specialising in public health and emergency legal services, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale contracts efficiently. While the awarded contract has been fulfilled, similar future tenders may arise, which would be well-suited for medium to large-sized legal service providers that can navigate the complexities of public sector contracts, specifically those with experience in providing rapid response legal support during public health crises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC C17105 Legal Services

Notice Description

For the 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-dc5a5b05-0c15-417e-95a8-ac44f78322c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0535101a-1c68-4ebe-b1c6-89899a90e565
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 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

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
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
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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