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title: "C27274 Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-31"
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# C27274 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-770a1134-4c7c-40d8-8a63-7987edf92031

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for "C27274 Legal Services", aimed at providing legal advice and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, classified under legal advisory services, was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value amounted to £15,000, with a contract period that began on 4 August 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021. The procurement process was conducted in London, United Kingdom, with the contract award published on 31 March 2021.

This procurement process presents opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those experienced in public health law or crisis response. Businesses that specialise in legal advisory services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those capable of mobilising quickly to assist public entities in times of need. Firms that are agile and can demonstrate competence in navigating complex legal landscapes will find growth opportunities in such public procurement offerings.

## Notice

Provision of legal services and advice 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/9af6b189-7043-46c8-a7cc-b8f933a1fcca |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 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 | 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 | GOWLING WLG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af6b189-7043-46c8-a7cc-b8f933a1fcca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af6b189-7043-46c8-a7cc-b8f933a1fcca
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kJ1T/fwZTEDSLLiliRUHxe.f2EeoLPUYvpI4ROxfwxZe5Y7w
  C27274 Redacted Legal Services

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