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title: "C21742 Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5a66ed8-929a-4ae7-b030-5000bb44c34a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# C21742 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5a66ed8-929a-4ae7-b030-5000bb44c34a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) undertook a procurement process titled "C21742 Legal Services" to secure legal advice and services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 26 November 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021. This procurement was classified under the CPV code for legal services (79100000), and the delivery location was specified as London, United Kingdom, with relevant notifications published on 25 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those experienced in advisory roles linked to public health or pandemic-related matters. Businesses with expertise in government contracts, regulatory compliance, or public sector legal issues are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. The involvement of a large legal firm, DAC Beachcroft LLP, highlights the competitive nature of this tender, indicating a need for established providers capable of delivering high-quality legal solutions under tight deadlines.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice and services 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/dc2521c6-3680-4901-8b4b-82d7e969c876 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAC BEACHCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 18:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2521c6-3680-4901-8b4b-82d7e969c876
- 25 Jan 2021 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41afc289-67ce-482c-9505-c299116bcf39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2521c6-3680-4901-8b4b-82d7e969c876
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41afc289-67ce-482c-9505-c299116bcf39
  25th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFXv/kwm2.yMk4igO1dZIqRTX8RC9B0c2AKEyavl_YGVOTmY
  Legal Services C21742 Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIIs/_n6pC.tVYqqV4T4N0xUHMVV56LIt06Z_hOe16diPyhQ
  C21742 Legal Services

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