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title: "C15687 Legal Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# C15687 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-380eb581-f531-4ddd-a2f3-5dde931eaf3b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of legal services, titled "C15687 Legal Services," was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK. This contract falls under the legal advisory services category, with a total value of £20,000. The contract period was from 1st October 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2020, with the award published on 24th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms specializing in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in public health matters or responding to emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses that have the capacity to deliver legal support to government entities, especially in times of crisis, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on legal services aimed to support DHSC during a critical period indicates potential for ongoing opportunities in the legal sector, particularly in relation to public sector services.

## 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/21187790-b027-4730-b132-efc51a3ef740 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 (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 | GOWLING WLG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21187790-b027-4730-b132-efc51a3ef740

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21187790-b027-4730-b132-efc51a3ef740
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIB3/uwNy5PTeybX67QeRi7U2COdFyjm5BedDcCCnm.nEhU8
  C15687 Legal Services

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