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title: "Legal Support for Analysis of AI"
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# Legal Support for Analysis of AI

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df8499a-06f9-4a6f-8d6f-463a6978a761

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has recently completed the procurement process titled "Legal Support for Analysis of AI," which falls under the legal services category (CPV 79100000). The tender was awarded on 12th August 2021, and the awarded contract of £77,595 is set to commence on 31st August 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the delivery location based in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence regulation and compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar tenders, as they are well-suited to provide innovative legal insights and support to the government’s efforts in developing a national position on AI governance. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate growth and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

## Notice

DCMS needs legal support to develop a clear understanding of the current legal framework for AI in the UK and for this to inform work towards developing the UK's national position on governing and regulating AI. This work is being procured through a direct award process using the CCS GLAS framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac301dfd-a63e-4389-808c-818d37bf8d69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,595 |
| 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

- 26 Aug 2021 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac301dfd-a63e-4389-808c-818d37bf8d69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac301dfd-a63e-4389-808c-818d37bf8d69
  26th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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