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title: "NHSR_ 42 Legal Services Framework"
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# NHSR_ 42 Legal Services Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a292388-8cf0-445b-91dd-bd7e0acf0c8e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHSR_ 42 Legal Services Framework" is initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in London, UK. This contract is categorised under legal advisory and representation services and is valued at £772 million. The tender was published on 29th July 2021 and is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that ends on 29th August 2021. The framework agreement will commence on 4th January 2022 and conclude on 3rd January 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the legal services industry, specifically targeting companies that can provide comprehensive legal advisory and representation services. Interested bidders should primarily be law firms or legal service providers capable of meeting the high demands set by the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients. This contract will enable successful bidders to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business within a crucial industry.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for legal services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d0c03-ba2f-4727-8e9e-ec8b366d0d85 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £772,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d0c03-ba2f-4727-8e9e-ec8b366d0d85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d0c03-ba2f-4727-8e9e-ec8b366d0d85
  29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIuM/sh_dJemGCOBT_.nUH_sZObnhG0O93IexFsqLjluC5jw
  1. Volume 1_Invitation to Tender Instructions 29 July 2021 Final
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIv0/7abizjP5YsPYFQo8er0dKgt661xYlGCddU_2_FJVxvI
  3. Volume 2_Response Document_Lot 1 - 29 July 2021 Final
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIuR/Ke5XYtqGxtU5UcHKeZhNTPyJ9Sjq9AnLHksr6.F1Hko
  2. Volume 2_ Response Document_All Lots 29 July 2021Final (1)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIuW/cuFSc08JohJO5MjtBUcd67mPqzK7.Fy.Vupz2LTCMsg
  4. Volume 2_Response Document_Lot 2 29 July 2021 Final
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIub/JvPIvxUAFRtU1xFrn7_19Dj8dAUdShERcYE0hBxbFG0
  5. Volume 3_Framework Agreement _29 July 2021 Final
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QIug/WRK.vwzYND.F882KCp3LV9MZ69xMdSF3ts9Kr.dzj9Q
  6. Volume 4_ Form of Tender_ V5.3_29_07_21_Final

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