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title: "C15688 Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d018623-7981-4ca2-a16f-b5f02cfdcda2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# C15688 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d018623-7981-4ca2-a16f-b5f02cfdcda2

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for "C15688 Legal Services," aimed at providing legal support related to the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender falls under the legal advisory services category and took place in London, UK. The contract had a total value of £30,000 and was awarded to Gowling WLG following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 30th September 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with the tender period ending on 29th September 2020.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for law firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in public sector work and emergency support scenarios. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in navigating legal challenges during crises, particularly in health-related contexts, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the public sector continues to engage external expertise in response to ongoing and emerging needs, businesses in this industry can look towards similar contracts to grow and expand their service offerings.

## 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/e53a58df-4284-4a69-b7ba-3a3bd6069c9f |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53a58df-4284-4a69-b7ba-3a3bd6069c9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53a58df-4284-4a69-b7ba-3a3bd6069c9f
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIAy/uqtFL1OPxuNMI6nTch.SRWG.5_Z0anEPet2RAuT6wQQ
  C15688 Legal Services

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