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title: "The Thirlwall Inquiry -Phase 1 Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6865a520-61ac-4939-9b43-cd05def0a299"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# The Thirlwall Inquiry -Phase 1 Legal Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6865a520-61ac-4939-9b43-cd05def0a299

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal support to set up the Thirlwall Inquiry into Lucy Letby. The contract, which falls under the 'Legal advisory services' category, has a value of £285,000 and was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 14th September 2023, with the contract running from 15th September 2023 to 18th November 2023. The procurement was managed by the DHSC located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage in work related to the Thirlwall Inquiry. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively. As the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) oversees this procurement process, businesses aiming to grow through public sector engagements should consider aligning their offerings with the mentioned contract requirements and demonstrating their suitability for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Legal support to help set up the Thirlwall Inquiry in to Lucy Letby

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075d83d9-4392-4d1c-acf6-486c3191b14f |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2023 - 18 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,900 |
| 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 | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075d83d9-4392-4d1c-acf6-486c3191b14f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075d83d9-4392-4d1c-acf6-486c3191b14f
  19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1ef987f-c8aa-4939-98ab-d70fef024751
  The Thirwall InquiryOrder-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-fully signed_Redacted

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