--- title: "Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" published: "2019-11-04" --- # Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3268564-13a9-4b7c-ae80-39160e95a5ce.json) ## Summary The Department of Health in England has established a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement titled "Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Medicines and Pharmaceutics (CLAMP) LTR Framework". This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), took place under the Light Touch Regime and focused on providing legal representation and advice concerning civil litigation and mediation involving the pharmaceutical industry. The contract period commenced on 14th August 2017 and extends to 14th August 2022, with a total estimated value of £10 million. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with suppliers officially recognised as active since 1st August 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms that specialise in civil litigation, particularly those with expertise in the pharmaceutical sector. Businesses that offer legal services in areas such as arbitration, mediation, and economic research services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the framework's capacity for multiple suppliers, firms of various sizes could find a pathway to engage with the Department of Health, potentially fostering new partnerships and strengthening their market presence in the public sector. ## Notice The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the Pharmaceutical industry (CLAMP). The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement. Additional information: The Department of Health has conducted a procurement under the Light Touch Regime to establish a panel of law firms pursuant to a multi-supplier pseudo framework agreement to act for, and provide advice to, the Department of Health in connection with Civil Litigation Arbitration and Mediation against companies in the pharmaceutical industry. The procurement related to legal services within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Given that the procurement process relates to 'social and other specific services' only, it was subject to limited regulation and accordingly has been conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any references to fully regulated processes or requirements are for ease of reference only and should not be taken as recognition or acceptance that the same apply to the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6af405a-afd6-48b4-bf04-e6944dd95f5a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Not Known | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2017 - 14 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BERWIN LEIGHTON PAISNER; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; HILL DICKINSON; PETERS & PETERS SOLICITORS; TROWERS AND HAMLINS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2019 at 19:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6af405a-afd6-48b4-bf04-e6944dd95f5a - 15 Oct 2019 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6af405a-afd6-48b4-bf04-e6944dd95f5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6af405a-afd6-48b4-bf04-e6944dd95f5a 4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc007dd8-bee7-48c0-86a9-2c479471ce0c PIN - not a call for competition - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dff2a1fc-1077-4160-bc7d-7e3b23a56f9a CN - Call for Competition under a Light Touch Regime - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/747d76c0-592e-4e2e-9db3-7a1cd88d47e5 PIN - not a call for competition - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a72fd40-fd7a-42b9-82b2-4da629c31f60 CN - Call for Competition under a Light Touch Regime ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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