Award

Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

21 Feb 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently completed a procurement process for Legal Services, specifically aimed at supporting research into data protection laws and practices. This contract, valued at £20,280, was awarded to DLA Piper LLP following a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 28th July 2020 and concluded on 26th August 2020, with the award being published on 21st February 2022. The project was located in London, within the legal services industry category, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in data protection and compliance frameworks. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as they can leverage their agility and specific knowledge to address the needs of the buying organisation. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster business growth and enhance visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide legal services to support research into data protection laws and practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0612daa1-c825-4d3d-a876-d05de1b4a9b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca434aef-8543-4ed3-806f-9cb91a74ec22
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, VCSE
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
£20,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2020 - 26 Aug 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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