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title: "DSIT - Overarching Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86bbb3ab-7c57-4769-91b4-54d5341ce581"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-11-11"
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# DSIT - Overarching Legal Services

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86bbb3ab-7c57-4769-91b4-54d5341ce581

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently completed the procurement process for overarching legal services concerning international data flows. This tender falls under the legal advisory services category with the CPV code 79111000 and includes additional classifications such as legal advisory and information services (CPV 79140000). The procurement took place through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract timeline spans from 6th November 2024 to 31st March 2025, addressing jurisdictions across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 6th November 2024 with a contract value of £220,000, part of an overall budget of £560,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those focusing on international data flows and advisory services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, although the awarded contract has been given to DLA Piper UK LLP, a large-scale entity. Businesses specialising in legal advisory services, with capabilities to operate across various international jurisdictions, would find this type of procurement beneficial for growth. The execution of such contracts can enhance credibility and open doors to further governmental and cross-border engagements.

## Notice

Legal Services for International Data Flows

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24469cc7-c27e-49cd-bed6-66b8f3bc9530 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24469cc7-c27e-49cd-bed6-66b8f3bc9530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24469cc7-c27e-49cd-bed6-66b8f3bc9530
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3227558c-5674-4288-9006-d6602793c233
  n/a

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