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DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

DHSC

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14 Nov 2023 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The DHSC is looking for external legal support for ongoing contract negotiations related to COVID-19 antiviral contracts. The procurement stage is complete with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 13, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with the tender deadline set for October 13, 2023. The buying organisation is DHSC, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom, in the services industry category.

This tender offers a business opportunity for legal service providers specialising in legal advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender opportunity. The procurement method allows for a framework agreement call-off process, enabling qualified firms to participate in providing external legal support to DHSC. Businesses located in the UK, particularly in Wales and England, can compete for this contract to support DHSC in achieving value from their COVID-19 antiviral purchases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

Notice Description

External legal Services are required for the ongoing support in any future contract negotiations, disputes or requests arising on the COVID-19 antiviral contracts. This will help to ensure maximum benefits are achieved from the high value purchases made to date. Additional information: Framework Direct Award via Legal Service Panel (RM6179).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eef09104-fe3f-4d90-a3e7-405a83641d57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4bd417-2089-4202-a69a-33e8f7273402
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
DHSC
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@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
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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