--- title: "The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2025-05-23" --- # The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-105a868b-3b20-4523-885a-eb1771532330.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of legal panel arrangements to supplement its in-house legal team. The title of the project, "The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements," falls under the legal advisory and representation services category (CPV code 79110000). The procurement process was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative involves appointing up to four legal services providers, with the recently awarded contract going to Pinsent Masons LLP, detailed in an award published on 23 May 2025. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, following a tender period that concluded on 27 February 2025. The contract runs from 10 March 2025 to 8 February 2027, with a provision for a one-year extension, adding an additional value of £250,000 if exercised. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large legal service providers, as it offers a structured pathway to integrate into the UKHSA's operations by providing specialist legal support. The arrangement is tailored for firms on the existing CCS Legal Services Panel, ideal for those with the capacity to meet specific, case-by-case demands, as set by the agency. The contract, originally valued at £500,000, is an excellent opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in governmental advisory services. While the current contract holder is a large-scale supplier, the focus on collaboration through a panel system could encourage competitive potential amongst similar firms with the requisite framework alignment. The location in London, with postal code E14 4PU, keeps the engagement within a central UK jurisdiction, suitable for companies within or accessible to this key region. ## Notice UKHSA Legal wishes to appoint up to four legal services providers to provide additional support to the in-house legal team as and when required. It is intended to provide UKHSA with an effective and efficient means of securing additional legal capacity and expertise to support the UKHSA Legal team. The aim is to establish a UKHSA-specific panel of external law firms drawn from the firms currently on the CCS Legal Services Panel framework to provide additional support to UKHSA on a case-by-case basis. The initial contract is for 24 months with a 12 month extension option available for an additional value of PS250,000.00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09949d2-ff4b-4d3c-a897-b4b28bab6ffe | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 8 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £750,000 | | 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09949d2-ff4b-4d3c-a897-b4b28bab6ffe - 23 May 2025 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a167c126-dc9c-45cc-9748-cad2cbf5dfca - 7 Apr 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571db0ed-7706-4a93-b63c-9e105585d4c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09949d2-ff4b-4d3c-a897-b4b28bab6ffe 23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a167c126-dc9c-45cc-9748-cad2cbf5dfca 23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571db0ed-7706-4a93-b63c-9e105585d4c8 7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5d757d9-030f-4d31-be22-3fe424dd102f PINSENTMASON-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-v3.7-RM6179 - Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/118b536d-f46d-48d3-b060-1ebaa0328cdd PINSENTMASON-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-v3.7-RM6179 - Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/299774c5-9d3a-4322-ada5-55addb2b96c9 PINSENTMASON-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-v3.7-RM6179 - Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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