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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fdd9ba9-51a8-4d8c-9d7b-8e588c064d85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2023-03-17"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fdd9ba9-51a8-4d8c-9d7b-8e588c064d85

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract for Legal Services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement stage was selective using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on September 17, 2020, and ended on March 31, 2021. The total contract value was £20,000. The buying organisation, DHSC, is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender for Legal Services by the DHSC presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal advisory services industry to compete. Businesses with experience in providing legal services and operating within the UK market could find this tender well-suited for their growth. The procurement method being selective from a framework agreement indicates a structured approach to engaging potential suppliers, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

## Notice

Provision of legal 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/35b3665d-88dc-4e5e-98f1-ef92c04867b7 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG; GOWLING WLG (CIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b3665d-88dc-4e5e-98f1-ef92c04867b7
- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff88c23c-3688-4676-8ac6-cfbfbd0b1137
- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec385762-aaa1-4c05-894f-024619ad74cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b3665d-88dc-4e5e-98f1-ef92c04867b7
  17th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff88c23c-3688-4676-8ac6-cfbfbd0b1137
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec385762-aaa1-4c05-894f-024619ad74cf
  17th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c9ac078-9c74-4539-8e21-bdcbe8ab21ee
  C15686 Legal Services Redacted

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