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BYS2 Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BYS2 Legal Support" is managed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, England, and involves providing legal services. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th December 2025, and the contract period spanned from 17th December 2025 to 17th March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Pinsent Masons LLP named as the supplier following the award on 16th February 2026.

This tender offers promising opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who are well-suited to provide specialised legal consultancy services. The value of the contract is £10,000, which signifies a substantial engagement for businesses with expertise in legal support services within the public sector. Businesses looking to expand their offerings to governmental bodies or seeking to enhance their portfolio with a reputable client like the DCMS would find this opportunity highly beneficial. The award to Pinsent Masons LLP highlights the competitive nature of the selection and underscores the value placed on established expertise and capability within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BYS2 Legal Support

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a88a359-578a-419c-800f-0677c123fe91
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 17 Mar 2026 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
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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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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