Award

Legal Services to DCMS

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

17 Mar 2022 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking legal services related to data protection law in support of the International (Data) Transfer Regime (ITR). The contract, valued at £25,960, has already been awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP following a selective procurement process, which was conducted via a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20th January 2021 and concluded on 10th February 2021, and the tender was officially completed on 13th January 2021, with an award notice published on 17th March 2022. The services are categorised under legal services, with the contract delivered to locations in London, specifically to the postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in legal services, particularly those with expertise in data protection law. With the increasing importance of compliance in data handling for various sectors, businesses offering specialised legal advice in this area could find similar future tenders appealing. Engaging in such procurement processes not only expands client portfolios but also enhances credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Legal Services to DCMS

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to provide legal analysis and advice on data protection law and practice in support of the International (Data) Transfer Regime (ITR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42bfbacd-a162-4e9c-a29f-01371844c0d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6627a665-1ac8-4bf1-a940-c4f73140524a
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
£25,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2021 - 10 Feb 2021 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
Not specified
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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