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title: "NCST Close Down Legal Panel Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d07975c9-17a9-4f54-8e44-eecc2fa537c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# NCST Close Down Legal Panel Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d07975c9-17a9-4f54-8e44-eecc2fa537c7

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process titled "NCST Close Down Legal Panel Support" within the services category, specifically legal advisory services. The contract was awarded on 16 May 2025 to Sharpe Pritchard LLP, with the procurement employing a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, the project's contract period began on 13 May 2025 and concluded on 30 June 2025. The tender was valued at GBP 16,000, with the procurement process reaching the award stage as of the date published on 12 June 2025. The project's main location is SW1A 2BQ, indicating a central London delivery address.

This tender provides business growth opportunities primarily for legal firms, particularly those classified as SMEs, including those that specialise in business services such as law. Organisations adept at providing consultancy to government departments can find valuable opportunities here, especially given the potential for involvement in future DCMS projects. By successfully engaging in such contract opportunities, companies can enhance their portfolios, establish strong governmental ties, and potentially secure additional work beyond the contract's expiration date. SMEs and firms with a focus on delivering specialised legal services within the realm of public sector requirements are well-placed to compete under similar procurement methods.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91a670c6-3bec-4700-8f70-3d2d8505667f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## 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

- 12 Jun 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91a670c6-3bec-4700-8f70-3d2d8505667f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91a670c6-3bec-4700-8f70-3d2d8505667f
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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