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title: "Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e14ac64a-3a47-448e-9d78-8493c272bc1e

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has awarded a contract for legal services, specifically to provide legal advice related to Blythe House. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 79100000, was executed through a selective method, whereby a call-off from a framework agreement was made. The contract, awarded to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, is valued at £10,000 and commenced on 7th December 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. The award notice for this contract was published on 3rd February 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in public law or regulatory matters. Businesses that can provide specialised legal advice and support within the specified duration could position themselves competitively for similar future contracts. Engaging with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport can enhance visibility and foster growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide legal advice pertaining to Blythe House.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486442a-0986-4045-beb7-3c5fabd39b58 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486442a-0986-4045-beb7-3c5fabd39b58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486442a-0986-4045-beb7-3c5fabd39b58
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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