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title: "DHSC C25273 Legal Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# DHSC C25273 Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff83c78a-2ff3-46e9-bd92-253c678d81a5

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC C25273 Legal Services", aimed at acquiring legal services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as legal services (CPV code 79100000). The purchasing process utilised a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 22 January 2021 and concluded on 31 March 2021, while the tender period ended on 21 January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £15,000, was granted to Gowling WLG, a significant player in the legal sector based in London. The contract details were published on 18 March 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts, particularly in the legal domain. Firms specialising in legal advisory services, especially those with experience in public health and pandemic-related issues, would find this procurement particularly relevant. With the DHSC's ongoing need for legal support, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of public health law and provide nimble, responsive services are well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes originating from DHSC and similar governmental entities.

## Notice

For the provision of legal advice and 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/6681ecac-e305-460c-acff-bdd4f5551654 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6681ecac-e305-460c-acff-bdd4f5551654

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6681ecac-e305-460c-acff-bdd4f5551654
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIG8/TGvU2e5HnL4LhbqpIt_th0h5L3S.Sw8A20RJARw9vng
  C25273 Legal Services

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