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title: "C27533 Legal services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# C27533 Legal services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7273618-d4bc-47e5-a0c5-f6e11615888f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal services under the title "C27533 Legal services". This tender pertains to the provision of legal services and advice in support of DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, classified under legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000). The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 4th August 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total value of £15,000. The delivery address for the services was located in London, UK, postcode SW1H 0EU.

This tender represents a business opportunity particularly for established legal firms capable of delivering specialised legal advice in public health contexts. Businesses that are experienced in legal consultancy, especially those with a track record of working with governmental organisations during crisis situations, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on responding to public health emergencies, like the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights an ongoing need for legal support in the public sector, reinforcing the potential for growth for firms in this sector.

## 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/9e4c6db5-3751-4d02-a77d-3c889566ea17 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4c6db5-3751-4d02-a77d-3c889566ea17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4c6db5-3751-4d02-a77d-3c889566ea17
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kJ1n/n56IMvc9bQgPeavxNjvIGihVAsi5DsuAreF68Q.89uU
  C27533 Redacted Legal Services

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