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title: "DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support"
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# DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baada715-8994-47da-8e36-c0de224f6fc5

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded the procurement process for external legal services with Pinset Masons LLP. This contract falls under the legal advisory services category with a value of £100,000 GBP. The tender, titled "DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support," was awarded on 13th November 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2025 and the tender deadline was on 13th October 2023. The buying organisation, DHSC, is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This awarded tender by DHSC offers business growth opportunities for legal service providers specialising in advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit the most from this opportunity due to the contract's suitability for such businesses. With the contract awarded to Pinset Masons LLP, other legal firms can assess similar frameworks through which they can compete for future legal support tenders within the public procurement sector. Engaging with the DHSC in similar future tenders could lead to sustainable business growth for legal service providers.

## Notice

External legal Services are required for the ongoing support in any future contract negotiations, disputes or requests arising on the COVID-19 antiviral contracts. This will help to ensure maximum benefits are achieved from the high value purchases made to date. Additional information: Framework Direct Award via Legal Service Panel (RM6179).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16245da7-2e68-40e1-a8e9-8b82df8cb7e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16245da7-2e68-40e1-a8e9-8b82df8cb7e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16245da7-2e68-40e1-a8e9-8b82df8cb7e4
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89295a3f-bcb9-4333-8f28-97d0690ed004
  DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support C214384 Signed Contract_Redacted

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