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Review of Corporate Structure of BDUK

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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02 Sep 2020 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Review of Corporate Structure of BDUK" was initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, with the aim to assess various delivery mechanisms for BDUK's transformation programme. This tender falls under the legal services category, with a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement method employed was selective, following a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2020, while the contract period is set from 24 February 2020 to 13 April 2020. The process has reached the award stage, with Pinsent Masons LLP being the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are encouraged to participate in such contracts. The nature of the work, which involves options appraisal and corporate structure analysis, would suit legal firms that can demonstrate expertise in corporate governance and transformation consulting. Engaging in this process could help SMEs in the legal sector to expand their portfolio and establish strong relationships with government entities, providing a platform for growth in future public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Corporate Structure of BDUK

Notice Description

Options appraisal to determine a long list of delivery mechanisms and corporate structures for BDUK's transformation programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00e61eeb-0712-4881-b107-e08a8add6dbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d4812d-635e-47e8-a3a7-05a6a32c699a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 13 Apr 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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