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General Legal Advice Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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03 Jun 2020 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT has successfully completed a procurement process to secure General Legal Advice Services, which falls under the legal services industry category. This tender was executed under a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £99,000. The contract commenced on 17th February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The services will be delivered in London, where the DEPARTMENT operates from its office located at 100 Parliament Street.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialised in regulatory analysis and digital identity legislation. Businesses that can effectively navigate the intersection of legal services and technology will find themselves well-positioned to engage in such tenders. The successful supplier for this contract, LINKLATERS LLP, underlines the potential for growth in this niche market, especially for firms that can demonstrate expertise in analysing existing legal frameworks and identifying gaps in government regulations.

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Notice Title

General Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

DCMS wish to undertake an analysis of existing powers, regulations and legislation to identify whether there are any legal gaps to the government's ability to provide digital identities. We also need to understand better how regulation could be undertaken of those responsible for providing digital identities and what provision is needed to ensure parties have a right to redress.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0e5c755-1cb8-4ae1-9370-224377a25466
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b457d5-b6fe-4473-b3ee-1c6f3c450cd0
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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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