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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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15 Jul 2022 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is conducting a tender for Legal Services, aiming to secure external legal support for establishing legal agreements related to the Royal Parks for the Platinum Jubilee. The procurement process, marked as complete, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £220,000, and the contract period commenced on 1st March 2022, concluding on 31st August 2022. The tender was officially awarded on 5th April 2022, with the publication date of the award notice being 15th July 2022. The services fall under the business category of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for this tender. Firms with expertise in navigating public sector legal requirements and experience in dealing with land use and licensable activities will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with government contracts can help such businesses expand their reach and solidify their reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to provide external legal support in order to put in place certain legal agreements which grant the right to use land and carry out licensable activities within the Royal Parks in respect of the Platinum Jubilee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8227ac-6788-46f1-86ca-2359c5eae5ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2206c74f-6351-48da-8dcb-bcdf248f19d5
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 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 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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