# DHSC:NHSPP: Legal Services for Thirlwall Inquiry

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department of Health and Social Care](/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Burges Salmon LLP](/contract-winners/burges-salmon/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £9,272,000
- Tender value: £9,272,000
- Award date: 19 March 2024
- Published: 20 March 2024
- Contract start: 18 March 2024
- Contract end: 13 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Notice ID: 7935321e-c2d1-4afc-bec7-c44a4904f7fc-733538
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35db9930-15fe-4263-bc38-c02b64a691f2

## Description

Legal services are required for the duration of the Inquiry, to continue to provide legal advice on procedures and protocols to the Chair\. This will also include supporting the Counsel where appropriate; liaising with experts; the legal organisation of Inquiry hearings and responsibility for all Inquiry document review and disclosure, amongst other legal and procedural requirements\. The role of the Solicitor to the Inquiry is defined under the Inquiries Act 2005\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7935321e-c2d1-4afc-bec7-c44a4904f7fc-733538)