Award

Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

15 Mar 2022 at 14:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a public procurement process for Legal Services, specifically focused on data protection. The procurement, initiated as a tender, has a total contract value of £41,600 and was awarded to DLA Piper. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2020 and concluded on 30 October 2020. This procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the key dates relevant to the award process concluding as of 15 March 2022.

This public procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in data protection. Businesses specialised in legal consultancy, compliance, and advisory roles would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders within this domain, enabling potential growth in a competitive market driven by ongoing regulatory demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a Supplier to provide legal services in respect of data protection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c837666a-136f-4811-9465-a794fa8930e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4a1691-9e58-43f9-9750-65038b5afb2a
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
£41,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, 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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