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title: "C16955 Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-458174ca-1926-4ea4-98a4-34043e301bdf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# C16955 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-458174ca-1926-4ea4-98a4-34043e301bdf

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed a procurement process for legal services, titled "C16955 Legal Services". This contract was initiated to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and classified under the industry category of legal advisory services (CPV code: 79111000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 10 November 2020 to 31 March 2021, with the contract awarded to Clifford Chance for a total value of £15,000. The award was published on 30 March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with experience in public health or crisis response, to engage in similar future contracts, especially as the public sector continues to focus on legal support in navigating ongoing health challenges. Smaller legal practices with specialised knowledge in this field may find it advantageous to position themselves for upcoming tenders, as well as larger firms capable of providing comprehensive support services. The evolving nature of public health policies may lead to further procurement activities, opening doors for businesses willing to adapt and respond to new requirements.

## 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/2fd35135-2757-4e73-99d3-3f429e52a6a6 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | CLIFFORD CHANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd35135-2757-4e73-99d3-3f429e52a6a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd35135-2757-4e73-99d3-3f429e52a6a6
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIv1/fopL6TTonhvzfgMdEOd01Wm4bgG1DKU03lYOksEF2Ac
  C16955 Legal Services

## Provenance

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