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title: "DHSC: Legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC)"
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# DHSC: Legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fa4ddd1-8e7e-4ad3-99f7-df43648e64f3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has completed a selective tender for legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner. This procurement, under the title "DHSC: Legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC)," falls under the legal services industry category with a CPV classification of 79100000. The process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 16th July 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, commenced on 17th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary location for these services is London, UK, with DWF LAW LLP chosen as the supplier for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those offering expertise in health and safety law. It highlights a demand for tailored legal advice and services within the healthcare sector, fostering business growth for firms capable of meeting such specific requirements. The procurement process is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them an avenue to partner with the DHSC and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Legal Services Panel for the provision of legal advice and services, Contingent Arrangement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a1f06c-25b4-40c4-bb01-03189535c39b |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a1f06c-25b4-40c4-bb01-03189535c39b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a1f06c-25b4-40c4-bb01-03189535c39b
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8e9a1f8-1e9d-4559-9c99-ccc754aea5b8
  Framework Schedule 6 - Order Form - Patient Safety Commissioner -C376524 - Countersigned _Redacted

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