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EMF Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in London has awarded a contract for "EMF Legal Services" under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This process has reached the award stage, with Bevan Brittan LLP selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence from 12 January 2026 and conclude on 12 April 2026. The award was officially published on 27 March 2026, with the contract valued at £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal services to expand their market presence and establish relationships within the public sector. Given the focus on business services such as law and consulting, companies specialising in these areas, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those involved in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, would be well-suited to compete in such future opportunities. This contract allows suppliers to engage with a government department, providing stability and potential for substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMF Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-887aef58-add1-4f18-b664-0a385e57e9c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3920a2f6-1e16-43d5-a74d-485a7dd94dce
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Apr 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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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