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DHSC: PFI Variations Legal Advice

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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04 Jul 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for "PFI Variations Legal Advice" with the awarding of the contract to Bevan Brittan LLP. This contract falls under the industry category of legal services and is valued at £20,000. It involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement activity, which reached the award stage on 5th June 2025, aims to provide legal advice on partially executed work within the PFI space. The contract period is from 6th June 2025 to 4th May 2026 and covers services across the United Kingdom and internationally, including regions such as the Channel Islands and the British Overseas Territories.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal services related to Private Finance Initiative (PFI) variations. Companies with expertise in navigating complex contracts and providing strategic legal counsel to public sector clients can leverage such opportunities for business growth. While the contract was specifically suited for SMEs, it was ultimately awarded to a large firm, highlighting the competitive nature of the tender. Ideal candidates for similar future opportunities would include firms with established frameworks for large-scale public contracts and those seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector legal support.

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Notice Title

DHSC: PFI Variations Legal Advice

Notice Description

PFI Variations Legal Advice - Partially executed work in the PFI space

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df79f7f0-e386-4e76-9de1-42e796b80a9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d29f2b2-f1a1-4d84-8e22-a594e86348e5
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
SME
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 4 May 2026 6-12 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
Dolores Calle
Contact Email
dolores.calle@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072102803

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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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