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title: "DHSC:SCI: John Bowers KC Report for Thirlwall Inquiry"
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# DHSC:SCI: John Bowers KC Report for Thirlwall Inquiry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da599d8-eac1-4a7b-8294-b35b5b77f837

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for legal advisory services to Littleton Chambers. The contract, titled "DHSC:SCI: John Bowers KC Report for Thirlwall Inquiry", has a value of £20,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 25th August 2024. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the tender period ended on 30th June 2024. The contract delivery addresses are in SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal advisory services providers interested in working with the public sector. Businesses in the legal industry, particularly those specialized in providing expert reports for inquiries, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department of Health and Social Care in London initiated the tender, aiming to fulfil specific needs related to the Thirlwall Inquiry. The awarded contract aligns with the procurement objectives, offering a time-bound opportunity for growth in the legal services sector.

## Notice

Professor John Bowers KC is instructed by the Chair of the Thirlwall Inquiry to prepare an expert report focused on matters relevant to Part B and Part C of the terms of reference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236247cb-dac4-4a50-b25d-02f65a4e42b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 25 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | LITTLETON CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236247cb-dac4-4a50-b25d-02f65a4e42b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236247cb-dac4-4a50-b25d-02f65a4e42b5
  11th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aebd931-e4d4-498b-88e8-bc0b46c9fe72
  DHSC signed scan__2024-07-10-15-31-25_Redacted

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