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Specialist Commercial Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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22 Sep 2021 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Culture Media & Sport, seeking specialist commercial services through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to Belgrave Eccleston Limited and covers the period from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The process was officially completed on 31 March 2021, and it falls within the business services industry, specifically consulting services.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their involvement in the public sector. Companies that provide expert consulting and commercial advisory services would be particularly suited to compete, especially those with experience in developing procurement strategies and business cases for governmental bodies. Engaging with such projects can foster growth and enhance service delivery capabilities in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Title

Specialist Commercial Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide specialist Commercial advice to the Department and it's Arm's Length Bodies. Services include, but are not limited to; advice and assurance on procurement strategies and business cases, and commercial support to business areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1330992-7ac4-43e3-9248-0127e0d0256a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5e9689-1cf9-46f0-b5b4-f3328524a7bb
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, 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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 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

BELGRAVE ECCLESTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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