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DHSC: Contact Dissolution External Insolvency Services Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded a procurement process for specialist insolvency services under the title "DHSC: Contact Dissolution External Insolvency Services Support." This legal services procurement, with a contract value of £5,000,000, is classified under CPV code 79100000. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, which transitioned to the award stage on 9 April 2026. The contract period spans from 16 March 2026 to 16 March 2028.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal insolvency services to engage in a major government contract. The procurement process, favouring larger firms, was structured for selective competition, making it ideal for established companies with the capability to provide comprehensive support services. The awarded contract to INTERPATH LTD suggests readiness for firms of similar scale to provide the expertise required by DHSC. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth and expand service portfolios within the public sector legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Contact Dissolution External Insolvency Services Support

Notice Description

A contract to provide specialist insolvency services to support DHSC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1cd9e0-17da-433e-b81b-3808ff7e60f1
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
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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

INTERPATH

Further Information

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