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The Provision of Legal Support for Origin litigation case

UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Address: 10 S Colonnade, London, E14 4PU, GB

Contact Name: Procurement Operations

Contact Email: procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
75221.6 GBP
Published
12 Jun 2025, 10:37
Deadline
03 Feb 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
10 Feb 2025, 00:00
Contract End
11 Aug 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

A contract for PCR testing kits with Origin Packaging Ltd was terminated in April 2021 following an alleged material breach by Origin for late delivery driven in part by an inability to validate their product.  Origin issued Particulars of Claim on 1st February 2024. UKHSA is in litigation with Origin and the court date is set for summer 2026

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