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title: "Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19"
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# Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bf614ac-aacd-43e6-81a4-0a0a1399ccfe

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, seeking legal advice on the drafting and negotiations of contracts related to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19. The tender, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), has a total value of £1,000,000 and is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 17th June 2020, and the contract duration commenced immediately after on 18th June 2020, concluding on 31st December 2021. The service delivery is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms that specialise in contract law, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related agreements. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in vaccine-related contracts, and possess a proven track record in governmental negotiations, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth. As the legal landscape surrounding healthcare continues to evolve, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, firms that take initiative in this sector may discover additional documentation and contract opportunities as they arise.

## Notice

Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6b9cfe0-b65a-48e2-ad0d-88a14408cc80 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 19:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6b9cfe0-b65a-48e2-ad0d-88a14408cc80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6b9cfe0-b65a-48e2-ad0d-88a14408cc80
  12th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0319254d-11e7-472c-a1bf-0e8fb42f9cf3
  This link refers to the original notice that is corrected and superseded by this notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8a86b809-5c0c-4db1-a1ae-3e13a631a35f
  Order Form - [REDACTED]

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