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Covid Inquiry Solicitors

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

11 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Tender

02 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a tender process for the procurement of legal services related to the UK Government Covid-19 Public Inquiry. The title of the tender is "Covid Inquiry Solicitors" under the services category. The procurement is being conducted by a central purchasing body in Cardiff, UK, with a deadline for submissions of 17th November 2022. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is overseeing the tender process for legal support for the Health Board, with an emphasis on urgent external legal services required for the Covid Inquiry.

This tender for legal services presents an opportunity for law firms or solicitors specializing in litigation and public inquiries to engage in a contract worth £450,000 GBP. The nature of the procurement method is "open procedure" to allow fair competition, with a specific focus on qualitative aspects (60%) and financial considerations (40%). Businesses with experience in providing legal advice, supporting disclosure obligations, and preparing witness evidence may find this tender particularly suitable for boosting their growth opportunities. The accelerated procurement process highlights the crucial need for swift external legal services to navigate the challenging landscape of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

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Notice Title

Covid Inquiry Solicitors

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who sought to establish a contract for legal advice and support to participate in the UK Government Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The process of supporting the Health Board to provide comprehensive and relevant disclosure and thereafter provide ongoing advice and support in relation the production of witness evidence and the review of the evidence of other participants, represents a major undertaking for the small (3 person) in house Inquiry team that has been established to lead this work. Accordingly, the Health Board are looking to source additional capacity and support from external solicitors. The Health Board will require support and advice to enable the Health Board to comply, in a timely and efficient manner, with preparation for and responses to requests made of it by the Inquiry. This will include but is not limited to, disclosure obligations and the preparation of witness evidence. Further requirements are outlined in the specification document.

Renewal: The 60 months above includes an extension option of up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Health Board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126116
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gregg Roberts
Contact Email
gregg.roberts@wales.nhs.uk, nwsspprocurement.medicalteam@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920903700

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEMPSONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV416887
    Covid Inquiry Solicitors - The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to establish a contract for legal advice and support to participate in the UK Government Covid-19 Public Inquiry.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN423678
    Covid Inquiry Solicitors - The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who sought to establish a contract for legal advice and support to participate in the UK Government Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

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