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NCST Close Down Legal Panel Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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12 Jun 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process titled "NCST Close Down Legal Panel Support" within the services category, specifically legal advisory services. The contract was awarded on 16 May 2025 to Sharpe Pritchard LLP, with the procurement employing a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, the project's contract period began on 13 May 2025 and concluded on 30 June 2025. The tender was valued at GBP 16,000, with the procurement process reaching the award stage as of the date published on 12 June 2025. The project's main location is SW1A 2BQ, indicating a central London delivery address.

This tender provides business growth opportunities primarily for legal firms, particularly those classified as SMEs, including those that specialise in business services such as law. Organisations adept at providing consultancy to government departments can find valuable opportunities here, especially given the potential for involvement in future DCMS projects. By successfully engaging in such contract opportunities, companies can enhance their portfolios, establish strong governmental ties, and potentially secure additional work beyond the contract's expiration date. SMEs and firms with a focus on delivering specialised legal services within the realm of public sector requirements are well-placed to compete under similar procurement methods.

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Notice Title

NCST Close Down Legal Panel Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide legal advisory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d07975c9-17a9-4f54-8e44-eecc2fa537c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91a670c6-3bec-4700-8f70-3d2d8505667f
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
SME

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
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
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

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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