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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Apr 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of legal advisory services, which falls under the industry category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement was conducted through a single tender action (below threshold) method and the contract was awarded to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 3rd March 2025 and is set to end on 3rd April 2026. The delivery location is specified with a postal code of SW1A 2BQ in London, England. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 25th February 2025 and the award date on 14th March 2025.

For businesses in the legal services sector, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this tender is an excellent opportunity to engage with governmental clients and expand their market presence. DCMS's procurement process demonstrates the potential for reputable firms to secure substantial contracts through direct procurement opportunities. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive legal advisory services would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, expanding their business growth through high-profile projects with government departments.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide legal advisory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0dfbd3f-6d4c-410d-b4bc-12b25115a1a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99464765-79af-4b36-87f5-7ed0d9f4dc26
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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

BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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