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title: "BYS2 Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a830e7a-df73-4e6f-88b5-5e6bdac0a0bc"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# BYS2 Legal Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a830e7a-df73-4e6f-88b5-5e6bdac0a0bc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "BYS2 Legal Support" is managed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, England, and involves providing legal services. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th December 2025, and the contract period spanned from 17th December 2025 to 17th March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Pinsent Masons LLP named as the supplier following the award on 16th February 2026.

This tender offers promising opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who are well-suited to provide specialised legal consultancy services. The value of the contract is £10,000, which signifies a substantial engagement for businesses with expertise in legal support services within the public sector. Businesses looking to expand their offerings to governmental bodies or seeking to enhance their portfolio with a reputable client like the DCMS would find this opportunity highly beneficial. The award to Pinsent Masons LLP highlights the competitive nature of the selection and underscores the value placed on established expertise and capability within this sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a88a359-578a-419c-800f-0677c123fe91 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 17 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a88a359-578a-419c-800f-0677c123fe91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a88a359-578a-419c-800f-0677c123fe91
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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