Award

Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

05 Apr 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender process for legal support services related to a Ceremonials re-procurement exercise. The contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from February 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, with the tender period ending on January 31, 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the contract address is in London, postal code SW1A 2BQ, under the legal services category.

This tender presents opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those well-versed in providing documentation and legal advice within the Ceremonials sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete due to the contract's suitability for such entities. Businesses interested in securing public procurement contracts in the legal services field should consider engaging with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport when similar opportunities arise to support their business growth and expansion within the industry.

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Notice Title

Legal Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide documentation and legal advice pertaining to a Ceremonials re-procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22e2cada-bcd2-4128-9317-5a5c558acba1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365e3182-c557-46fb-bedf-0d6438ae1110
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 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 AND 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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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