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title: "C16666 Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# C16666 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c537544-4730-48aa-a572-d29ff0e9a454

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of legal services titled "C16666 Legal Services" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This service falls under the legal services industry category (CPV Code: 79100000) and is linked to the DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, which has been awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, was originally put in place with a total value of £11,000. The contract period commenced on 19th October 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in public health or emergency response legal matters, to expand their client base in the public sector. Businesses positioned to respond to such tenders are typically large legal service providers, especially those familiar with frameworks and government contracting processes. The successful engagement by DLA Piper UK LLP exemplifies the potential for legal firms to secure substantial contracts within critical public health initiatives.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb11b1f-5115-41b8-816b-53edc56994fc |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb11b1f-5115-41b8-816b-53edc56994fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb11b1f-5115-41b8-816b-53edc56994fc
  1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHDT/i4hN4XZCA3PwrvQzdmRRLT2af9XlPhGHq2ZIYMNJaLA
  C16666 Legal Services

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