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DHSC NHS Legal Support for Independent Inquiry 2

DHSC

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29 Jul 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has concluded the awarding stage of the procurement process titled "DHSC NHS Legal Support for Independent Inquiry 2." This contract, classified under the legal services category, focuses on providing legal support for an independent inquiry. Valued at £250,261, the contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a CCS framework agreement (RM6179 Lot 1). The procurement process spanned until 31st July 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2025. Legal services will be provided at the DHSC location in London (postcode SW1H 0EU), encompassing the UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish or strengthen their footprint in the public sector. The nature of the contract—providing specialised legal support for an independent inquiry—requires expertise in legal services, making it ideal for firms with robust legal backgrounds. The awarded entity, Burges Salmon LLP, is a large-scale supplier, indicating that well-established legal practices with extensive resources are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. The framework agreement underscores the significant business growth potential for firms able to meet the selective criteria and deliver high-quality services.

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Notice Title

DHSC NHS Legal Support for Independent Inquiry 2

Notice Description

Independent Inquiry - Legal Support, Call off from CCS RM6179 Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecd6e2ee-ad6c-497d-ada7-bd26db181ded
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa95673d-afb4-4732-b60b-eee4e95b53ce
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
SME, VCSE
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
£250,261 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,261 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
DHSC
Contact Name
Dolores Calle
Contact Email
dolores.calle@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BURGES SALMON

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