Award

Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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26 Jan 2022 at 15:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a public procurement process for legal services, specifically aimed at providing legal advice and services related to data protection policy. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 13 January 2022, with a total value of £35,675. The contract period commenced on 6 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The services are to be delivered to an address in London, specifically at 100 Parliament Street, SW1A 2BQ.

This contracting process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those focusing on data protection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, as the procurement was open to these types of providers. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio and establish relationships with government departments, thereby fostering growth and future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide legal advice and services in support of data protection policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-995c2626-f271-4950-87d0-130c191b3096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573c1e8c-9a40-41e9-82d3-24dd6db2e664
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
SME

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
£35,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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 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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