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OCS Safeguarding Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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14 Jan 2020 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "OCS Safeguarding Legal Support" has been completed, initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. This contract, valued at £25,000, falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and was conducted through a direct procurement method as a single tender action, below threshold. The contract period commenced on 2nd January 2020 and will conclude on 28th February 2020. The delivery addresses included various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 10th December 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the suitability criteria indicated. Companies with expertise in safeguarding legal matters would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can enhance market presence and foster growth within the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

OCS Safeguarding Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal support for Office of Civil Society relating to Safeguarding issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf2bc874-8915-4a26-8ff8-23fc73c0cfe2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b09d19-049a-4cb8-b007-6913c7c8ccdf
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 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

BATES WELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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