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title: "C15680 Legal Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# C15680 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-169de1e5-246d-4078-9e0b-b8914a1d4c93

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which aimed to acquire legal advisory services, specifically titled "C15680 Legal Services," to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract value was £56,750, and it followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached completion on 12th October 2020, with the contract period spanning from 13th October 2020 to 31st March 2021. The services were to be delivered in London, UK, at the postcode SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in advisory roles related to public health or crisis management. Firms that can demonstrate a strong capability to provide legal support in the context of public sector operations during emergencies may be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on a large supplier indicates significant expertise is required, which could benefit established legal service providers looking to expand their portfolio in public procurement.

## Notice

Provision of legal services 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/93e151bc-417c-44e3-8d37-c7bae71e22a1 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,750 |
| 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 | 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 AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e151bc-417c-44e3-8d37-c7bae71e22a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e151bc-417c-44e3-8d37-c7bae71e22a1
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI5v/I3k5HAktHj0CPf9yRC5eVnAX0QgkgMZVZ7QGdWCRuOs
  C15680 Legal Services Redacted

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