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National Citizenship Service (NCS) due diligence legal service support

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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01 Sep 2020 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "National Citizenship Service (NCS) due diligence legal service support" was initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, located in London, England. The procurement falls under the business services category, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract had a total value of £20,000 and was awarded through a direct procurement method, described as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 11 August 2020 and concluded on 30 November 2020, with the tender period having ended on 3 August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on legal services, particularly those SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) that specialise in reviewing contracts and due diligence processes. Given the nature of the work, organisations with expertise in legal consultation, compliance, and risk management would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, thereby facilitating further growth and development within the sector.

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Notice Title

National Citizenship Service (NCS) due diligence legal service support

Notice Description

Provide legal service support to review third party contracts as part of due diligence process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8018dd2-4d5f-490b-9e5e-fac58238e4d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c01d34f-10ec-4ebf-970d-ddc2f65ffd30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 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
Andrew Sternberg
Contact Email
andrew.sternberg@culture.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 2112122

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

PINSETT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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