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title: "DHSC C17109 Legal Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# DHSC C17109 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84f742eb-85b0-47f3-82dc-7b99779252af

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "DHSC C17109 Legal Services", aimed at providing legal advice and services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls within the legal services category and was located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7 December 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021, with an award value of £14,500. The formal award notice was published on 18 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public health or crisis response. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record in providing comprehensive legal support to public sector clients would be well-positioned to compete in future tendering processes. The selective procurement method utilised may indicate that the DHSC values partnerships with established firms that can deliver rapid and effective solutions in high-stakes situations.

## 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/7dd141ea-0722-4a0b-9a1e-a7cb0b028cbe |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500 |
| 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 | MILLS AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd141ea-0722-4a0b-9a1e-a7cb0b028cbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd141ea-0722-4a0b-9a1e-a7cb0b028cbe
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIIJ/b_ryhqypLFaX4WPAMyKsUMKewRqZWDlSQ_mRI41v8fU
  C17109 Legal Services

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