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title: "DHSC: NHSPP - Essex Mental Health Inquiry - Legal services"
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# DHSC: NHSPP - Essex Mental Health Inquiry - Legal services

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c39e3ef4-f221-4242-9662-a2baef3bf6ac

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently awarded a contract for legal services related to the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry. The contract, valued at £100,000, was extended by 4 months. DHSC is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement stage being at the award stage. The contract period is from 3rd July 2023 to 30th October 2023, with a tender period end date of 30th June 2023.

This tender for legal services by DHSC presents an opportunity for law firms or legal service providers to engage in public procurement. Businesses operating in the legal services industry, particularly those with expertise in mental health matters, would be well-suited to compete. The contract, being awarded under a selective procurement method, highlights the importance of specialized skills and knowledge in legal matters related to mental health inquiries. Interested suppliers should review the tender requirements carefully to ensure compliance and competitiveness in the procurement process.

## Notice

A 4 month extension and PS100,000.00 uplift in total cost to the Contract (C115496) for the provision of legal services required to support the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b8f38c-ad45-48bc-b3f5-b1a8f851c19c |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 30 Oct 2023 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b8f38c-ad45-48bc-b3f5-b1a8f851c19c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b8f38c-ad45-48bc-b3f5-b1a8f851c19c
  5th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/133a847e-a96f-44a3-9348-97d0936cbb4c
  Joint-Schedule-2-Variation-Form RM6179.signed_Redacted

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