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Continuation of Legal Support from Dentons for the Closure of BNSPS Pension - Contract Award

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Nov 2024 at 07:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Dentons UK and Middle East LLP for the continuation of legal support for the closure of BNSPS Pension scheme. The procurement, classified under legal advisory services, was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £60,000, will run from 1st April 2025 until 31st December 2025. The service location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the award date on 25th November 2024 and the final tender period ending on 21st November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale legal advisory firms to secure long-term government contracts, providing a stable and lucrative relationship with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling pension schemes, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, potentially expanding their public sector portfolio and enhancing their market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuation of Legal Support from Dentons for the Closure of BNSPS Pension - Contract Award

Notice Description

A contract for the continuation of Dentons' legal support for the Closure of BNSPS Pension scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-213466e5-a018-43b1-b942-53f3390ad2c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044b27f2-f5ad-4d48-aa42-872eef985a03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

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