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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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28 Sep 2021 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed a public procurement process for legal services under the title "Legal Services". This process was classified under the CPV category of business services related to law, consulting, and marketing, with a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 14th February 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with the tender period having ended on 5th January 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in legal services, research, and analysis, particularly in the area of digital trade. Businesses with a strong background in legal consulting and those capable of delivering comprehensive research and analysis could find this type of procurement advantageous for expansion and collaboration with government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide legal services, research and analysis relating to digital trade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd6f3576-7731-434d-827f-6e2dd0fa59a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc435d8-6631-4079-b985-bf57bf717242
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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 CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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