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title: "DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eef09104-fe3f-4d90-a3e7-405a83641d57"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DHSC"
published: "2023-11-14"
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# DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef09104-fe3f-4d90-a3e7-405a83641d57

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## Summary

The DHSC is looking for external legal support for ongoing contract negotiations related to COVID-19 antiviral contracts. The procurement stage is complete with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 13, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with the tender deadline set for October 13, 2023. The buying organisation is DHSC, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom, in the services industry category.

This tender offers a business opportunity for legal service providers specialising in legal advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender opportunity. The procurement method allows for a framework agreement call-off process, enabling qualified firms to participate in providing external legal support to DHSC. Businesses located in the UK, particularly in Wales and England, can compete for this contract to support DHSC in achieving value from their COVID-19 antiviral purchases.

## Notice

External legal Services are required for the ongoing support in any future contract negotiations, disputes or requests arising on the COVID-19 antiviral contracts. This will help to ensure maximum benefits are achieved from the high value purchases made to date. Additional information: Framework Direct Award via Legal Service Panel (RM6179).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4bd417-2089-4202-a69a-33e8f7273402 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4bd417-2089-4202-a69a-33e8f7273402

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4bd417-2089-4202-a69a-33e8f7273402
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/462986a5-0814-45cb-81e8-a31af3d55537
  DHSC_ATTF External Legal Support C214384 Signed Contract_Redacted

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