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Legal advice business services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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01 Apr 2025 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for legal advisory services, finalised under the title "Legal advice business services." This falls within the business services category, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract was awarded directly through a single tender action below the threshold, with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner emerging as the supplier. The contract is valued at £19,749.70 and will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st December 2024. The location for delivery is specified as SW1A 2BQ in London, England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement method focused on direct contracting. Companies in consulting, law, and related fields stand a good chance of competing successfully in similar future tenders from DCMS, aiming to expand their services and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal advice business services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide legal advisory services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58f3f239-08e8-481a-866b-2b01d99346c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/727b77ca-196d-429a-ac72-0811bcde8527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£19,749 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,749 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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