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DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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08 Jul 2022 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support," classified under legal services within the healthcare industry. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Legal Services Panel Framework. This process was initiated to secure legal support for ongoing contract management and amendments related to the Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce (ATTF). The contract, valued at £250,000 excluding VAT, is active and runs from 1st May 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the delivery location specified as the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in healthcare contracts and public procurement. Businesses that specialise in legal advisory services or have previous experience in supporting contract negotiations and management within the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The strategic relevance of this procurement underscores the importance of specialised legal knowledge in navigating complex healthcare contracts, which can open doors for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal services for legal support regarding ongoing contract management and amendments to the existing contracts to the Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To meet the strategic objectives of the ATTF, several high value contracts to provide antivirals and antibodies to the DHSC were signed during the Covid-19 pandemic . Due to the severity of the pandemic, the new novel drugs being developed and made available and the demand for treatment options, the initial contracts was procured via the GLAS Framework (RM3786). External legal support was used to provide legal advise during the contract negotiations phase. GLD have advised that external legal services is now required for the provision of legal support regarding ongoing contract management and amendments to the existing contracts.
A Framework Direct Award route via Crown Commercial Services Legal Services Panel Framework, Lot 1 RM6179 was used to award a contract to the incumbent supplier because of the Supplier's in-depth knowledge of the existing contracts and demonstrated knowledge of of advising on government interests in development, licensing, manufacturing, production and supply of pharmaceutical products.
The requirement is from 01/05/2022 - 31/03/2023.
The Contract Value is PS250,000 excluding Vat.

Procurement Information

Direct award via Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034fef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018759-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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
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

PINSENT MASONS

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