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Single Rural Network Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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22 Jan 2020 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Single Rural Network Legal Support" contract was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the legal services category, with a contract value of £36,000. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd May 2019, with the contract period commencing on 10th May 2019 and lasting until 30th June 2019. This contract is now marked as complete.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those that can support government-related projects. Legal firms, especially those with expertise in public sector contracts and a robust understanding of government processes, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. In particular, larger firms with established reputations may find this tender type most suitable, whereas small and medium-sized enterprises may face challenges due to eligibility criteria specified in the contract.

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Notice Title

Single Rural Network Legal Support

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of legal services to the Single Rural Network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a5fde0-74c8-4e36-9556-0b9e27462870
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
Not specified
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 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 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
TLI London

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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