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Legal Assistance for Arbitration

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Assistance for Arbitration," awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP. Focused within the 'Business services' sector under CPV code 79000000, the procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £500,000, is scheduled to run from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2027. The services will be delivered at the postal code SW1A 2BQ, London. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, marked complete as of 22nd July 2026, following an active award on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses operating in the fields of legal and arbitration services, particularly those capable of providing expert legal counsel within the stipulated timeframes. The project, aligning with the needs of government departments, is suited to large enterprises like Pinsent Masons LLP, yet also accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Engaging in such public sector contracts can offer businesses ongoing visibility and establish credibility in delivering high-calibre legal services to prominent public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Assistance for Arbitration

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1c8434-bcc3-4654-b5b6-19cb8bbed4c0
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 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 AND SPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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