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title: "Culture Recovery Fund - Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fd27146-8472-4e80-831f-1e71d47b7aa8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Culture Recovery Fund - Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fd27146-8472-4e80-831f-1e71d47b7aa8

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for legal services under the Culture Recovery Fund. The contract, valued at £301,024.45, was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The legal services are intended to support Arts Council England and were active from 13 August 2020 until 22 June 2021. Notably, this tender falls under the legal services industry category, and the main delivery address is in London, postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The nature of the legal support required suggests that firms with experience in public sector contracts and familiarity with the cultural sector will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with such government contracts can facilitate growth and visibility in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

DCMS requires a supplier to provide legal services to Arts Council England in support of the Culture Recovery Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978b1de-95f1-45f4-9cf0-af229f08c9a8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2020 - 22 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £301,024 |
| 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 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978b1de-95f1-45f4-9cf0-af229f08c9a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978b1de-95f1-45f4-9cf0-af229f08c9a8
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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