Award

Legal Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

02 Sep 2020 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is seeking legal support services for the drafting of the NEC Term Services Contract and related documents. This procurement process, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is currently complete, with a total contract value of £60,000. The contract period commenced on 29 June 2020 and will conclude on 29 June 2021. The tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 June 2020, with the award notice published on 2 September 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Legal providers with expertise in contract drafting, tender evaluation, and compliance are in a prime position to participate in similar future tenders. Given the nature of the services required, firms specialising in public procurement law and those capable of delivering comprehensive legal support will be well-suited to compete in such contracting processes.

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Notice Title

Legal Support Services

Notice Description

A legal service provider is required for the drafting of the NEC Term Services Contract and associated transaction documents and to provide legal advice and support in relation to tender document preparation, aspects of tender evaluation and due diligence that require legal input, final negotiations and transition compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85c1ef33-debb-4d73-8879-ec3c8cff0a96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aba6916-026f-46a0-a866-b7c6023fd5e0
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
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2020 - 29 Jun 2021 1-2 years
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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