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title: "DHSC:NHSPP: Legal Services for Thirlwall Inquiry"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC:NHSPP: Legal Services for Thirlwall Inquiry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35db9930-15fe-4263-bc38-c02b64a691f2

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Thirlwall Inquiry. The contract is classified under legal services with a value of £9,272,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from March 18, 2024, to March 13, 2026. The tender period ended on January 25, 2024, and the contract is based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement process by the Department of Health and Social Care presents an opportunity for legal service providers to support the Thirlwall Inquiry. Businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly in handling inquiries and providing legal advice, would be well-suited to compete. Understanding the procedures and protocols of the Inquiries Act 2005 is essential for potential bidders looking to grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

Legal services are required for the duration of the Inquiry, to continue to provide legal advice on procedures and protocols to the Chair. This will also include supporting the Counsel where appropriate; liaising with experts; the legal organisation of Inquiry hearings and responsibility for all Inquiry document review and disclosure, amongst other legal and procedural requirements. The role of the Solicitor to the Inquiry is defined under the Inquiries Act 2005.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7935321e-c2d1-4afc-bec7-c44a4904f7fc |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,272,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,272,000 |
| 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 | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7935321e-c2d1-4afc-bec7-c44a4904f7fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7935321e-c2d1-4afc-bec7-c44a4904f7fc
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c1f72c9-e5b3-4f9b-ab0d-dda5efe32630
  The Thirlwall Inquiry - Burges Salmon -Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules (Final - clean) (003) SIGNED VERSION(51941972.1) DHSC_Redacted

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