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title: "Specialist Commercial Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1330992-7ac4-43e3-9248-0127e0d0256a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2021-09-22"
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# Specialist Commercial Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1330992-7ac4-43e3-9248-0127e0d0256a

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department for Culture Media & Sport, seeking specialist commercial services through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to Belgrave Eccleston Limited and covers the period from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The process was officially completed on 31 March 2021, and it falls within the business services industry, specifically consulting services.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their involvement in the public sector. Companies that provide expert consulting and commercial advisory services would be particularly suited to compete, especially those with experience in developing procurement strategies and business cases for governmental bodies. Engaging with such projects can foster growth and enhance service delivery capabilities in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide specialist Commercial advice to the Department and it's Arm's Length Bodies. Services include, but are not limited to; advice and assurance on procurement strategies and business cases, and commercial support to business areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5e9689-1cf9-46f0-b5b4-f3328524a7bb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 & 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 | BELGRAVE ECCLESTON |

## 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

- 22 Sep 2021 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5e9689-1cf9-46f0-b5b4-f3328524a7bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5e9689-1cf9-46f0-b5b4-f3328524a7bb
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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