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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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26 Jan 2022 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is seeking legal services to provide legal advice and analysis in support of data protection policy. This procurement process, currently classified as complete, involved a selective method where interested bidders could call off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9 December 2021, with the contract awarded on 13 January 2022, valued at £24,950. The service delivery location is in London, where the final contract will span from 11 January 2022 to 31 March 2022.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in data protection. By engaging with this contract, businesses can leverage their legal acumen to support a significant governmental initiative, thereby enhancing their credibility and expanding their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide legal advice and analysis in support of data protection policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebbc6202-140a-4f94-9541-c3169cf51951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975f39df-c312-47af-9a86-1cfe7e89979b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£24,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2022 - 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
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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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