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title: "Provision of Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-01-18"
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# Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a5be204-9391-4c49-9efa-e9b16dc21c52

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a tender for the "Provision of Legal Services" under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000). This procurement process, which is now complete, involved a selective method called a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,400, commenced on 1 September 2020 and was awarded on 4 December 2020, with an end date set for 31 March 2021. The geographical location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically at the Department's headquarters in London (SW1H 0EU).

This tender presents excellent opportunities for legal firms, particularly those experienced in secondment services to governmental organisations or public health entities. Businesses specialising in legal services may find this contract appealing, as it reflects a growing need for legal expertise within public sector activities, particularly relevant in periods of increased regulatory scrutiny and complex operational needs. Firms looking to engage with public health and social care can leverage this contract for business growth by offering specialised legal consultancy and support services.

## Notice

Provision of legal secondment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ca49e7-5762-468c-8181-392a51aee6b6 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,400 |
| 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 | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ca49e7-5762-468c-8181-392a51aee6b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ca49e7-5762-468c-8181-392a51aee6b6
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFLu/LZ9IWvHsuqmnpUmOOfC5_BuNnVMQAi6G95vPhYudT4k
  Secondment to NHS Test and Trace final_Redacted

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