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title: "DHSC:NHSX: Covid19 certification status programme (FY 21-22)"
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# DHSC:NHSX: Covid19 certification status programme (FY 21-22)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8e99a64-4db8-4aa9-b4e2-6ef0c5885def

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care has awarded a contract for the "DHSC:NHSX: Covid19 certification status programme (FY 21-22)" to DLA Piper UK LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a value of £10,000 in legal advisory services. The contract period started on April 16, 2021, and ended on May 31, 2021. The tender had a deadline for submissions on April 15, 2021, and the award was given on May 27, 2021. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This tender for legal advisory services related to COVID-19 certification presents a business growth opportunity for law firms specialising in healthcare regulations and compliance. Small and medium-sized firms with expertise in legal services, particularly in the health sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract location includes various regions such as the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world, offering a broad market reach for potential contractors.

## Notice

Legal input into work on COVID-19 status certification to enable citizens to assert their COVID status, including both vaccination history and test results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee409e4-a105-4a40-b4fe-ef2e7379ff47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 & SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee409e4-a105-4a40-b4fe-ef2e7379ff47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee409e4-a105-4a40-b4fe-ef2e7379ff47
  17th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5448a72e-75ae-4d34-936e-57c2a26d6585
  GLAS - Order Form - DLA Piper - Covid Status Certfication TCs - signed - COMPLETED (1)_Redacted

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