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title: "C16957 Legal Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# C16957 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab0ad93d-22f8-40ef-9c64-78a41f786b7b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking to provide legal services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, titled "C16957 Legal Services," was classified under legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000) and was located in London, UK. The tender was awarded on 4th November 2020, and the contract was active from 5th November 2020 until 31st March 2021. It employed a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £10,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms, particularly those with experience in providing legal services for public health issues or pandemic responses, to engage with public sector clients. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for such contracts may include medium to large-scale legal service providers capable of delivering the necessary expertise and resources. Firms should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to navigate public procurement processes and offer specialised services aligned with governmental requirements.

## 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/4c83c2ee-92fa-4a6a-b9a9-273faa733c60 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | CLIFFORD CHANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c83c2ee-92fa-4a6a-b9a9-273faa733c60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c83c2ee-92fa-4a6a-b9a9-273faa733c60
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIvB/6mWH3TXcaoosLxpKtcOuh57DDheaHNR9bsrGrncIwdY
  C16957 Legal Services Redacted

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