Award

Provision of External Legal Services for OPC Cyprus SFM - FY24/25

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

29 Aug 2024 at 09:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of external legal services for the OPC Cyprus SFM programme for the fiscal year 2024/25. This contract, classified under the 'Legal advisory services' industry category, involves ad-hoc delivery of services within Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to MILLS & REEVE LLP on 13 August 2024, with a contract period beginning on 30 August 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025. The contract's value is £50,000 GBP.

This tender represents a considerable business growth opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, especially those with the capacity to provide ad-hoc external legal assistance and who are already part of the relevant framework agreement. Large-scale legal firms, similar to MILLS & REEVE LLP, are particularly well-suited to deliver the required services due to the contract's specific demands and high-value nature. Engaging in such contracts helps firms increase their portfolio in high-profile sectors such as defence, potentially leading to more significant future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Legal Services for OPC Cyprus SFM - FY24/25

Notice Description

Provision of external legal assistance to support the OPC Cyprus SFM programme. Services will be delivered ad-hoc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05cd10eb-9551-49ba-841e-4b8065ce7551
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c35f32b3-afb9-469a-b7cf-775a3b9d42c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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