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title: "External Advisory Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e678e438-9374-422c-a008-244c6015bf2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-09-28"
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# External Advisory Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e678e438-9374-422c-a008-244c6015bf2f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "External Advisory Legal Services" is managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) based in London, SW1H 0EU, UK. This tender, classified under general management consultancy services (CPV code: 79411000), reflects a contract value of £158,270 and has reached the award stage. The contract period runs from 19 April 2021 to 30 September 2021, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was officially made on 2 July 2021, and the contract is now complete as of the end date.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for legal consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in providing external legal support services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include medium to large law firms with capabilities in management consultancy, specifically those specialising in advisory services for public sector contracts. Though this particular opportunity is no longer open for bidding, awareness of such tenders can help firms prepare for future engagements in the public sector, enhancing their competitive edge in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

External Legal Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4308a1-b823-4156-b359-6d9d7b6e1b02 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,270 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4308a1-b823-4156-b359-6d9d7b6e1b02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4308a1-b823-4156-b359-6d9d7b6e1b02
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ7N/.sWnW4cx4YqBDF9edSm0nYBAd2thWaJ.Os.2vfhIU40
  WP1600 - Legal Agreement - WBD dh_Redacted

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