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C27875 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Award

31 Mar 2021 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking legal services, specifically titled "C27875 Legal Services," addressing support for their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. This procurement falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and has a total contract value of £20,000. The contract period commenced on 17th August 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The procurement method was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was officially made on 14th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts and responsive legal support during crisis situations. While the contract has been awarded to Gowling WLG, future procurement processes may arise in similar domains, making it advantageous for both large legal firms and specialised consultancy services to stay alert for upcoming opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

C27875 Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4cac1eb-6925-4f2f-a57d-ba2af6ffec72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdc6c9e-c696-4c8d-8c11-d3d745cad1c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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 (DHSC)
Contact Name
Callie Barry
Contact Email
callie.barry1@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG

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