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title: "Review of Corporate Structure of BDUK"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Review of Corporate Structure of BDUK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00e61eeb-0712-4881-b107-e08a8add6dbc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Review of Corporate Structure of BDUK" was initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, with the aim to assess various delivery mechanisms for BDUK's transformation programme. This tender falls under the legal services category, with a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement method employed was selective, following a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2020, while the contract period is set from 24 February 2020 to 13 April 2020. The process has reached the award stage, with Pinsent Masons LLP being the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are encouraged to participate in such contracts. The nature of the work, which involves options appraisal and corporate structure analysis, would suit legal firms that can demonstrate expertise in corporate governance and transformation consulting. Engaging in this process could help SMEs in the legal sector to expand their portfolio and establish strong relationships with government entities, providing a platform for growth in future public contracts.

## Notice

Options appraisal to determine a long list of delivery mechanisms and corporate structures for BDUK's transformation programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d4812d-635e-47e8-a3a7-05a6a32c699a |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 13 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2020 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d4812d-635e-47e8-a3a7-05a6a32c699a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d4812d-635e-47e8-a3a7-05a6a32c699a
  2nd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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