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title: "C16933 Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# C16933 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9f713a0-b914-43df-90bb-1634f551943b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking legal services titled "C16933 Legal Services" to support their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2020, with the contract effective from 19 December 2020 until 31 March 2021. The contract value was £10,000, and it was classified under legal advisory services within the UK.

This tender presents opportunities for larger legal firms that specialise in advisory services, particularly those experienced in public health law or crisis response. Businesses with a strong track record in similar public sector contracts could find the competitive landscape favourable, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the needs outlined by DHSC. The partnership established with Mills and Reeve LLP serves as a benchmark for firms looking to engage in similar public procurement activities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of legal 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/11b1710d-3c01-47b3-8f09-6b7ebbe95e88 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b1710d-3c01-47b3-8f09-6b7ebbe95e88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b1710d-3c01-47b3-8f09-6b7ebbe95e88
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIuS/ZbmBRvxVXKaXNiL_YONTYtR7iZ7Gs9YsqhzrgvEcI3M
  C16933 Legal Services

## Provenance

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