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title: "DHSC NHS Legal Support for Independent Inquiry 2"
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# DHSC NHS Legal Support for Independent Inquiry 2

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecd6e2ee-ad6c-497d-ada7-bd26db181ded

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has concluded the awarding stage of the procurement process titled "DHSC NHS Legal Support for Independent Inquiry 2." This contract, classified under the legal services category, focuses on providing legal support for an independent inquiry. Valued at £250,261, the contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a CCS framework agreement (RM6179 Lot 1). The procurement process spanned until 31st July 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2025. Legal services will be provided at the DHSC location in London (postcode SW1H 0EU), encompassing the UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish or strengthen their footprint in the public sector. The nature of the contract—providing specialised legal support for an independent inquiry—requires expertise in legal services, making it ideal for firms with robust legal backgrounds. The awarded entity, Burges Salmon LLP, is a large-scale supplier, indicating that well-established legal practices with extensive resources are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. The framework agreement underscores the significant business growth potential for firms able to meet the selective criteria and deliver high-quality services.

## Notice

Independent Inquiry - Legal Support, Call off from CCS RM6179 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa95673d-afb4-4732-b60b-eee4e95b53ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,261 |
| 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 | 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 | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa95673d-afb4-4732-b60b-eee4e95b53ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa95673d-afb4-4732-b60b-eee4e95b53ce
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c00c6e4f-b29a-4a77-80c1-4a91ca64377e
  Legal Support Contract Signed - Redacted

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