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title: "Legal Assistance for Arbitration"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edfe3219-a257-4893-a128-f8e628e69c66"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Legal Assistance for Arbitration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edfe3219-a257-4893-a128-f8e628e69c66

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Assistance for Arbitration," awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP. Focused within the 'Business services' sector under CPV code 79000000, the procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £500,000, is scheduled to run from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2027. The services will be delivered at the postal code SW1A 2BQ, London. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, marked complete as of 22nd July 2026, following an active award on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses operating in the fields of legal and arbitration services, particularly those capable of providing expert legal counsel within the stipulated timeframes. The project, aligning with the needs of government departments, is suited to large enterprises like Pinsent Masons LLP, yet also accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Engaging in such public sector contracts can offer businesses ongoing visibility and establish credibility in delivering high-calibre legal services to prominent public sector clients.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1c8434-bcc3-4654-b5b6-19cb8bbed4c0 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | PINSENT MASONS |

## 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 Jul 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1c8434-bcc3-4654-b5b6-19cb8bbed4c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1c8434-bcc3-4654-b5b6-19cb8bbed4c0
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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