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External Legal Advice Services on Corporate Governance

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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22 Sep 2021 at 13:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has successfully awarded a contract for "External Legal Advice Services on Corporate Governance," valued at £15,000. This service falls under the category of legal and business services, and the awarded supplier is ASHURST LLP, based in London. The procurement method employed was a selective process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 2nd June 2021 and will conclude on 2nd December 2021, following a tender period that ended on 1st June 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in legal services. Given the nature of the contract, firms with expertise in corporate governance, legal advice, or related consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Additionally, the established relationship with the Department for Culture Media & Sport indicates potential for ongoing collaboration in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Advice Services on Corporate Governance

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide external legal services on corporate governance and structuring scenarios.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aedcc968-5a6f-4378-8ba5-fa7ed0531330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd64f43-95b8-480b-8b9d-029a46d642bd
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 2 Dec 2021 6-12 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 & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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