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Timothy Rushmere v MOD

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process for a legal services contract titled "Timothy Rushmere v MOD." The contract falls under the industry category of legal services, identified by the CPV code 79100000. This procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 7th January 2025, with the contract period running from the same date until 31st December 2025. The services are to be delivered at the address with postcode SW1H 9GL in England, with the tender process having concluded by 6th January 2025. The total contract value amounts to £28,104.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing expert witness testimony in complex cases. Although the contract was awarded to Psych Health Solutions Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, small and medium-sized enterprises may find future opportunities as the Government Legal Department continues to require specialist services. The procurement, despite its single tender nature, highlights the potential for businesses with the right expertise and credentials to engage with public sector opportunities, especially when they demonstrate the capability to fulfil specific legal service needs.

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Notice Title

Timothy Rushmere v MOD

Notice Description

Expert Witness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eb3e139-8153-4fb2-b996-3de6ba0e41ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa5a63c-dcc4-4609-94b5-e094c4f0d181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,104 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,104 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSYCH HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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