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Culture Recovery Fund - Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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20 Jul 2021 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for legal services under the Culture Recovery Fund. The contract, valued at £301,024.45, was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The legal services are intended to support Arts Council England and were active from 13 August 2020 until 22 June 2021. Notably, this tender falls under the legal services industry category, and the main delivery address is in London, postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The nature of the legal support required suggests that firms with experience in public sector contracts and familiarity with the cultural sector will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with such government contracts can facilitate growth and visibility in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Title

Culture Recovery Fund - Legal Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a supplier to provide legal services to Arts Council England in support of the Culture Recovery Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fd27146-8472-4e80-831f-1e71d47b7aa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978b1de-95f1-45f4-9cf0-af229f08c9a8
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
£301,024 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£301,024 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2020 - 22 Jun 2021 6-12 months
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 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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