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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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08 Mar 2022 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Legal Services" was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, located in London, England. This procurement falls within the legal services industry category, with a total contract value of £31,500. The procurement was completed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th February 2020, while the contract period ran from 5th March 2020 to 22nd April 2020. The contract was awarded on 2nd April 2020, and the associated award notice was published on 8th March 2022.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in legal services, particularly those specialising in data protection law and practices. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in compliance and legal research may find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging with government departments such as the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport can also enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are seeking a supplier to support with research into data protection law and practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b42bba0a-42fb-4367-aeb8-5d6032b0e604
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea993968-4d07-4951-8f02-b36c7ff901f5
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
£31,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2020 - 22 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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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