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title: "The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case"
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# The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca6bcc5e-b2e6-402b-b5cb-11863f320674

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case" has completed with an award stage in June 2025. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) headquartered in London, sought legal advisory and representation services related to a litigation case involving Origin Packaging Ltd. Sharpe Pritchard LLP successfully secured the contract via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from February 2025 to August 2026, demonstrating the agency's commitment to resolving the litigation efficiently. The procurement falls under the legal services category, highlighting UKHSA's requirement for specialised legal expertise to address significant legal challenges.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for legal firms, especially those familiar with commercial litigation and proficient in representing high-profile cases. While the contract was awarded to Sharpe Pritchard LLP, other businesses in the legal industry can glean insights into the expertise required to succeed in similar future opportunities. Firms specialising in legal advisory services and those with keen insights into business litigation are best suited to partake in bids for similar contracts, contributing to growth within their scope. The substantial contract value of over £75,000 indicates promising financial prospects for firms adept at navigating complex legal landscapes.

## Notice

A contract for PCR testing kits with Origin Packaging Ltd was terminated in April 2021 following an alleged material breach by Origin for late delivery driven in part by an inability to validate their product. Origin issued Particulars of Claim on 1st February 2024. UKHSA is in litigation with Origin and the court date is set for summer 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7456f0ad-9d48-4d1e-b24c-d36b8d10257d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 11 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,221 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7456f0ad-9d48-4d1e-b24c-d36b8d10257d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7456f0ad-9d48-4d1e-b24c-d36b8d10257d
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fce8a8e0-f4ce-462b-b889-4aa034c59f91
  Schedule 6 Order Form - Origin Packaging- _Redacted

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