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Legal services to provide analysis and advice on the UK's data regime

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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07 Apr 2021 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has awarded a contract for legal services titled "Legal services to provide analysis and advice on the UK's data regime," valued at £450,000. This procurement process was initiated on 1st February 2021 and completed by 31st July 2021. The procurement method used was a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract addressed critical data protection issues, specifically designed to assist a multi-disciplinary team comprising policy experts, analysts, and government lawyers, and was located in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in data protection law and public law. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) businesses are encouraged to compete, leveraging their specialised knowledge and insights to support government initiatives. The collaboration with the Department for Culture Media & Sport can help these businesses expand their portfolios and establish valuable relationships within the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts and growth.

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Notice Title

Legal services to provide analysis and advice on the UK's data regime

Notice Description

DCMS requires an external legal firm to provide legal support on data protection issues to a multi-disciplinary team of policy experts, analysts, and government lawyers. In addition to legal expertise, the Supplier will also bring its own commercial insights, expertise and experience of data protection law and public law to this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c68eb001-73bb-4f26-9ec4-20371e6ceaac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b2933e1-0325-414f-b9ff-2a403aa29eb4
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 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 CULTURE MEDIA & 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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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