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title: "Provision of Legal Services for the Covid-19 Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff336-bdb0-4a20-bcaf-d4140de30f40"
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# Provision of Legal Services for the Covid-19 Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff336-bdb0-4a20-bcaf-d4140de30f40

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of legal services for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry was conducted by the Cabinet Office, based in London. This tender, which was classified under business services related to law, was awarded on 21st December 2021 and the contract commenced on 22nd December 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tendering period concluded on 21st December 2021.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, especially for larger legal firms with expertise in public inquiries and crisis management. Legal service providers capable of delivering comprehensive support during significant governmental investigations would find this tender particularly relevant. Those with a strong track record in public sector contracts and understanding of the complexities involved in legal services related to public health issues would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Solicitor services for the set-up phase of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a1ee1f-f428-40dc-947b-8bda8b5b0a39 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | FIELDFISHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a1ee1f-f428-40dc-947b-8bda8b5b0a39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a1ee1f-f428-40dc-947b-8bda8b5b0a39
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a6ba469-8999-4b91-9ea4-33df6bb30beb

## Provenance

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