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title: "Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1820035-9ac0-4889-ad8d-f1fd9b52ebc1"
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# Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1820035-9ac0-4889-ad8d-f1fd9b52ebc1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice" was initiated by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the legal services category. The contract, valued at £500,000, is linked to the UK government's response to Covid-19 and involves providing legal support related to various projects, including vaccine procurement and related activities. The contract period commenced on 16th June 2020 and is scheduled to end on 31st December 2021. The tender has already been awarded, with the contract awarded to PINSENT MASONS LLP, making this process part of the award stage.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for growth in the legal services sector, particularly for firms specialising in government contracts and health-related legal issues. Businesses with experience in Covid-19 response initiatives, procurement law, and public health-related matters would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders issued by BEIS or similar governmental bodies, especially as ongoing projects related to public health continue to evolve.

## Notice

The Supplier shall provide such advice, support and drafting as the Customer may require in relation to its current project (the "Project") established as part of HM Government's response to Covid-19 (such Project including procurement of vaccine, procurement of virus swab and antibody tests, procurement of manufacturing services and facilities and related activities).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be60794a-0507-453e-b245-d2ea7470eae7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2020 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be60794a-0507-453e-b245-d2ea7470eae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be60794a-0507-453e-b245-d2ea7470eae7
  20th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=549676893
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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