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title: "DHSC C22144 Legal Services"
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# DHSC C22144 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cdee84a-57d0-4ff8-9cea-4a19003f81a7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK, focusing on the contract titled "DHSC C22144 Legal Services" in the legal services industry. This process was initiated to provide legal advice and services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender was completed with an award value of £15,000, and the contract period spanned from 12 October 2020 to 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 9 October 2020.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for legal firms and service providers specialising in public health law, particularly those equipped to advise on pandemic-related legal issues. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar contracts should have experience in delivering legal services to public sector organisations and be prepared to navigate the complexities associated with emergency responses. The contract is indicative of a broader shift towards procurement focused on enhancing public health and could open doors for growth in legal consultancy within the public sector.

## Notice

For the provision of legal advice and services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd07385-1127-4ec4-8132-89030e629b98 |
| 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 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd07385-1127-4ec4-8132-89030e629b98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd07385-1127-4ec4-8132-89030e629b98
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIIn/ouFkitiOBhxHkhQWrH8DfbSP2ndxw4xh70sJLPlMEB8
  C22144 Legal Services

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