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title: "Provision of General Legal Services to DHSC"
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# Provision of General Legal Services to DHSC

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53ed9c6d-f9a8-4c13-9fb8-1544b3afa82c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of General Legal Services" focused on PPE-related contract management and pre-litigation disputes. This tender, classified under the legal advisory services category, had an award value of £150,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM3786 - Lot 1. The contract commenced on 23 March 2021 and runs until 22 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 17 March 2021. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom.

This contracting opportunity can drive business growth for law firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in public procurement and litigation involving public health supplies. The successful bidder, Burges Salmon LLP, illustrates that established legal firms with capacities to manage complex legal issues related to public sector contracts are well-suited to compete. Other firms looking to engage in future tenders should ensure they have the requisite expertise in procurement processes and public sector legal matters.

## Notice

Provision of general legal services in relation to PPE related contract management and pre-litigation disputes. Awarded through CCS Framework RM3786 - Lot 1: General Legal Services Tier 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9106299-6ff1-4620-ab26-fcdd5659400f |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 22 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9106299-6ff1-4620-ab26-fcdd5659400f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9106299-6ff1-4620-ab26-fcdd5659400f
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kJ6n/eHSMDbqVy.RImiK8IUzd83corge1N9BZS3qDNZ9izBk
  GLAS Burges Salmon PPE Litigation Order Form - Redacted

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