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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-820c6384-34c2-4d96-9c16-eb83457cc5d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-820c6384-34c2-4d96-9c16-eb83457cc5d3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently completed a procurement process for the provision of legal services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £38,750, was awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP. The procurement method involved a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 22 October 2020, and the contract being effective from 23 October 2020 until 31 March 2021. The service falls under the industry category of legal advisory services, specifically aimed at supporting governmental operations during a critical period, based in London, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for legal firms and consultants specialising in public sector legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in health-related legal matters. Companies equipped to navigate complex legal frameworks and provide swift, effective support during crises would greatly benefit from such contracts. The focus on legal services during a pandemic indicates a demand for agile legal solutions, making this an ideal opportunity for established firms seeking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## 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/b5ce86dc-b35b-4848-915b-3a7ae13b900c |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,750 |
| 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 | MILLS AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce86dc-b35b-4848-915b-3a7ae13b900c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce86dc-b35b-4848-915b-3a7ae13b900c
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI5q/miIpG03golP1.BActyKzpe4B0aDfQV0bkrFhcIu9HOo
  C15682 Legal Services Redacted

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