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title: "COVID19 Legal Support for Information Governance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-beff36b0-d690-4dcd-a188-33f6657f7709"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
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# COVID19 Legal Support for Information Governance

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beff36b0-d690-4dcd-a188-33f6657f7709

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## Summary

NHS Digital has conducted a procurement process for "COVID19 Legal Support for Information Governance," which involves providing legal support on information governance via seconded staff from DWF Law LLP. This tender falls under the legal advisory and information services sector, with a total value of £227,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th October 2020, while the contract is set to run from 9th November 2020 until 31st March 2021, with the relevant activities located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for legal services provides a substantial growth avenue for businesses with expertise in legal advisory, particularly those that can align with NHS Digital's needs regarding information governance. Legal firms, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete in this contract, given their capacity to respond promptly to public sector requirements. Engaging with NHS Digital can also enhance a firm’s visibility and credibility within the healthcare sector, potentially leading to future contracts in this rapidly evolving market.

## Notice

Legal support for IG via seconded staff from DWF Law LLP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d5e116-309c-496f-8ca2-0f4bb1fe5c7a |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 11:50 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d5e116-309c-496f-8ca2-0f4bb1fe5c7a
- 1 Dec 2020 at 10:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efea23f-e1fd-4a71-8fd3-0bc829f7bf62
- 1 Dec 2020 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efea23f-e1fd-4a71-8fd3-0bc829f7bf62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d5e116-309c-496f-8ca2-0f4bb1fe5c7a
  4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efea23f-e1fd-4a71-8fd3-0bc829f7bf62
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df80c5f0-8278-4518-abc3-6e9e3ff06781
  Redacted contract

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