Award

Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

03 Feb 2022 at 12:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has awarded a contract for legal services, specifically to provide legal advice related to Blythe House. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 79100000, was executed through a selective method, whereby a call-off from a framework agreement was made. The contract, awarded to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, is valued at £10,000 and commenced on 7th December 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. The award notice for this contract was published on 3rd February 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in public law or regulatory matters. Businesses that can provide specialised legal advice and support within the specified duration could position themselves competitively for similar future contracts. Engaging with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport can enhance visibility and foster growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide legal advice pertaining to Blythe House.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e14ac64a-3a47-448e-9d78-8493c272bc1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486442a-0986-4045-beb7-3c5fabd39b58
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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