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title: "Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force"
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# Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6486d2e0-fe7d-4754-96fd-59b085bec535

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) initiated a procurement process for "Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force," classified under legal services. The contract, valued at £725,000 and awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP, commenced on 26 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. This procurement used a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 25 April 2021, and is situated within the United Kingdom, specifically at SW1H 0EU in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in health care and antiviral legal matters. While smaller and voluntary organisations may not be eligible, larger firms or those with substantial capacity in providing legal consultancy for public health initiatives could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, build relationships within the public sector, and drive further opportunities in similar areas of legal procurement.

## Notice

Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a21e152-3f65-4b3e-9da9-6f6642016e5e |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £725,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £725,000 |
| 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 | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a21e152-3f65-4b3e-9da9-6f6642016e5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a21e152-3f65-4b3e-9da9-6f6642016e5e
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NXn3/8Het45Ky5TugX7.gquplr99Zqkf5qWQAECajLlWh56I
  C47256 Redacted

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