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title: "DHSC: Legal Advice on Draft Medtech Standard Value Based Procurement Guidance"
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# DHSC: Legal Advice on Draft Medtech Standard Value Based Procurement Guidance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10428dc3-97bb-4b56-abf0-46fd0fb34650

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed an award for the procurement process titled "DHSC: Legal Advice on Draft Medtech Standard Value Based Procurement Guidance". This tender falls under the legal services industry category, with CPV classification code 79100000. The procurement process was conducted in the United Kingdom, with the main location identified as London, SW1H 0EU. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th August 2025, and the contract running from 14th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The value of the award is £30,000, awarded to the supplier MILLS & REEVE LLP, a large legal firm.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in healthcare and procurement law, to engage with government contracts. As the DHSC seeks legal advice on medtech procurement standards, it presents an excellent opportunity for businesses adept at providing specialised legal services to government bodies. While the procurement was conducted by calling off from an existing framework, it emphasises the importance of being included in such frameworks to access similar opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector, specialising in public sector contracts, could benefit from aligning themselves with such frameworks, enhancing their ability to contribute to projects of this scope.

## Notice

Legal Advice on Draft Medtech Standard Value Based Procurement Guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ef9ee3-c170-4a43-af71-7b9dca2b3770 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ef9ee3-c170-4a43-af71-7b9dca2b3770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ef9ee3-c170-4a43-af71-7b9dca2b3770
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/174ee7cb-e08e-460f-8f21-9bc0cb4288e5
  06. Framework Schedule 6 Order Form RM6179 - Medtech - MR - C382605 - signed_Redacted

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