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DHSC C25273 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Mar 2021 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC C25273 Legal Services", aimed at acquiring legal services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as legal services (CPV code 79100000). The purchasing process utilised a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 22 January 2021 and concluded on 31 March 2021, while the tender period ended on 21 January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £15,000, was granted to Gowling WLG, a significant player in the legal sector based in London. The contract details were published on 18 March 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts, particularly in the legal domain. Firms specialising in legal advisory services, especially those with experience in public health and pandemic-related issues, would find this procurement particularly relevant. With the DHSC's ongoing need for legal support, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of public health law and provide nimble, responsive services are well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes originating from DHSC and similar governmental entities.

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Notice Title

DHSC C25273 Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6681ecac-e305-460c-acff-bdd4f5551654
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
Donna Reynolds
Contact Email
donna.reynolds@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
Not specified

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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