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title: "Legal Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2024-04-05"
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# Legal Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22e2cada-bcd2-4128-9317-5a5c558acba1

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender process for legal support services related to a Ceremonials re-procurement exercise. The contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from February 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, with the tender period ending on January 31, 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the contract address is in London, postal code SW1A 2BQ, under the legal services category.

This tender presents opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those well-versed in providing documentation and legal advice within the Ceremonials sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete due to the contract's suitability for such entities. Businesses interested in securing public procurement contracts in the legal services field should consider engaging with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport when similar opportunities arise to support their business growth and expansion within the industry.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide documentation and legal advice pertaining to a Ceremonials re-procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365e3182-c557-46fb-bedf-0d6438ae1110 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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

- 5 Apr 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365e3182-c557-46fb-bedf-0d6438ae1110

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365e3182-c557-46fb-bedf-0d6438ae1110
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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