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title: "General Legal Advice Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# General Legal Advice Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0e5c755-1cb8-4ae1-9370-224377a25466

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT has successfully completed a procurement process to secure General Legal Advice Services, which falls under the legal services industry category. This tender was executed under a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £99,000. The contract commenced on 17th February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The services will be delivered in London, where the DEPARTMENT operates from its office located at 100 Parliament Street.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialised in regulatory analysis and digital identity legislation. Businesses that can effectively navigate the intersection of legal services and technology will find themselves well-positioned to engage in such tenders. The successful supplier for this contract, LINKLATERS LLP, underlines the potential for growth in this niche market, especially for firms that can demonstrate expertise in analysing existing legal frameworks and identifying gaps in government regulations.

## Notice

DCMS wish to undertake an analysis of existing powers, regulations and legislation to identify whether there are any legal gaps to the government's ability to provide digital identities. We also need to understand better how regulation could be undertaken of those responsible for providing digital identities and what provision is needed to ensure parties have a right to redress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b457d5-b6fe-4473-b3ee-1c6f3c450cd0 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINKLATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2020 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b457d5-b6fe-4473-b3ee-1c6f3c450cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b457d5-b6fe-4473-b3ee-1c6f3c450cd0
  3rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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