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title: "Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework"
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# Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8d2a6cf-25b5-43e5-9869-3dda61a773a8

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## Summary

The Department of Health has initiated a procurement process for the "Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework," aimed at establishing a panel of law firms for legal services related to civil litigation and mediation against pharmaceutical companies. The procurement process, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £10,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and will last until 31st August 2022. The deadline for submissions was 3rd March 2017, allowing interested law firms an opportunity to participate in this highly regulated procurement under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in civil litigation and mediation, particularly those with expertise in pharmaceutical law. The multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement is designed to engage several large legal service providers that can offer a wide range of advisory services in litigation and arbitration. Firms that can demonstrate experience in addressing issues related to patent infringement, anti-competitive practices, and market analysis are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract, enhancing their potential market presence in the legal industry.

## Notice

The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the Pharmaceutical industry (CLAMP). The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement. Additional information: The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the pharmaceutical industry. The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eca3ce-dd00-4cce-9e25-3383db7c5a53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2NS |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | BERWIN LEIGHTON PAISNER; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; HILL DICKINSON; PETERS & PETERS SOLICITORS; TROWERS AND HAMLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eca3ce-dd00-4cce-9e25-3383db7c5a53
- 22 Dec 2016 at 16:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4df7d82-dcaa-4ae0-b825-d1fd1f631758

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eca3ce-dd00-4cce-9e25-3383db7c5a53
  25th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4df7d82-dcaa-4ae0-b825-d1fd1f631758
  22nd December 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e543fc6-39fa-46d0-94ff-86f1a86df1be
  Draft Outline of the Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18069ad9-88c3-4003-9bd8-83cba58a6e3b
  PIN - not a call for competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a1e000a-576f-4949-9e58-fe7b9a6e83f2
  CN - Call for Competition under a Light Touch Regime

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