Award

Legal services to DCMS

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

21 Mar 2022 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking legal services to provide analysis and advice on data protection law and practices. This contract, valued at £18,000, was awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP following a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 13th December 2021 and concluded on 31st January 2022. The procurement process is now complete, and the award notice was published on 21st March 2022, highlighting the success of the selected supplier based in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in data protection and compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this procurement especially accessible, given the nature of the contracting authority's requirements. Firms equipped to provide specialised legal guidance can leverage this award to expand their client base within the public sector, potentially opening doors to future contracts with government entities.

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Notice Title

Legal services to DCMS

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to provide legal analysis and advice regarding data protection law and practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afa18db0-c14b-46d8-a99c-e6e7878a42fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f600a2-7697-4113-b8b8-abf91a343a23
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 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
Not specified
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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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