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title: "C16667 - Legal Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# C16667 - Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-920385bd-7b2f-423c-9b2a-83c5e59cfe96

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## Summary

The procurement process C16667 pertains to the provision of legal services to support the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract is categorised under legal services and has a total value of £20,000. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, and the award notice was published on 1st March 2021.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, especially those with experience in providing legal advice and services during emergency situations. Firms that are well-suited to compete include established law firms with expertise in public health law or those with a proven track record of supporting governmental organisations. The highly competitive nature of this procurement highlights the importance of relevant experience and capability in delivering effective legal support in crisis situations.

## Notice

Provision of legal services and advice 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/7071880f-dc8d-44cf-9f57-17fffcf267b6 |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 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 | 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7071880f-dc8d-44cf-9f57-17fffcf267b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7071880f-dc8d-44cf-9f57-17fffcf267b6
  1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHEl/e6f5k7NRQEdcecghrK9V2A80njYDqdX4grz8JKPVyy0
  C16667 Legal Services

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