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title: "Covid-19 Public Inquiry Response Unit Co-Partnering Contract"
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# Covid-19 Public Inquiry Response Unit Co-Partnering Contract

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c133aba-68c3-4f9b-9229-8cb4a0576642

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a tendering process for the "Covid-19 Public Inquiry Response Unit Co-Partnering Contract," aimed at providing legal services to support its response to the COVID-19 Public Inquiry. This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV Code: 79100000), was conducted through a selective procurement method and valued at £7,000,000. The contract period commenced on 29th June 2022 and extends until 28th June 2024. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2022, with the location for delivery being London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in public inquiry and statutory frameworks, particularly those equipped to support government operations during critical health crises. Businesses that are adept at managing high-profile legal challenges and have the resources to engage with governmental processes will find this procurement particularly relevant. The awarding of the contract to Pinsent Masons LLP reflects the need for robust legal support in significant public inquiries, which could inspire similar opportunities in future government contracts within the public service sector.

## Notice

The provision of legal services to support the Cabinet Office response to the COVID-19 Public Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98aac0f-9a55-460f-93a0-160de85a9589 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98aac0f-9a55-460f-93a0-160de85a9589

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98aac0f-9a55-460f-93a0-160de85a9589
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f9da370-d0f5-42d9-8efa-a6839d71f5c7

## Provenance

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