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title: "DHSC Legal Services 2023-24 Overflow Arrangement: External Support from M&R"
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# DHSC Legal Services 2023-24 Overflow Arrangement: External Support from M&R

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d7d6b66-c579-40bf-acdc-3d321a6bee6c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for legal services titled "DHSC Legal Services 2023-24 Overflow Arrangement: External Support from M&R". The procurement falls under the services category with a contract value of £450,000. It was procured through a selective method with a tender period that ended on 30th June 2023. The contract spans from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2024, with the primary buyer being DHSC located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry, especially those with experience in providing external support for legal matters. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The award has been granted to MILLS & REEVE LLP, a large-scale legal service provider, demonstrating potential for growth and collaboration in the legal sector. Businesses interested in offering specialized legal support can find opportunities for expansion and partnership through similar selective procurement methods from framework agreements.

## Notice

DHSC Legal Services 2023-24 Overflow Arrangement: External Support from M&R for legal services and other ongoing matters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63bcdcf-5c48-4f99-90a1-cdd22e7693bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63bcdcf-5c48-4f99-90a1-cdd22e7693bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63bcdcf-5c48-4f99-90a1-cdd22e7693bb
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89a89e01-1c28-4643-bb44-ac5b15e047e0
  Mills and Reeve overflow SIGNED redac

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