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Legal Services for the Reinsurance of TV and Film Industry

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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09 Sep 2020 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender process for Legal Services valued at £700,000, aimed at supporting a temporary government reinsurance facility for the TV and film industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract period is set from 17 June 2020 to 16 June 2021, with the procurement method being selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was publicly awarded on 15 June 2020, with the service classified under the CPV code for legal services.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly those experienced in media and entertainment law, to explore growth in the wake of increased demand for insurance coverage for film and television productions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector will find themselves well-suited to participate in future tenders or frameworks associated with this initiative, leveraging their expertise to support the industry's recovery and resilience against unforeseen events.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for the Reinsurance of TV and Film Industry

Notice Description

DCMS require the provision of external legal support to develop a temporary government reinsurance facility to enable private sector insurers to offer sufficient insurance cover for TV and film productions as a result of COVID-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90436a35-fb9e-4655-91b0-cfd8ede4226d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f9624dd-a811-45b2-9b17-aa4379444282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 16 Jun 2021 6-12 months
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

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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