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Kenyal Legal Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Feb 2026 at 09:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded its procurement process for legal advisory services to support an ongoing legal claim in Kenya, with DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP awarded the contract. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79111000, falls within the services category, with a procurement method listed as selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender commenced on 30 September 2025 and spans until 30 September 2026. This procurement is relevant to entities operating within the legal services industry. The contract, valued at £175,000, targets deliveries to varied global locations including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories. Currently, the procurement stage is at award, following the publication of the award notice on 11 February 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth for businesses involved in legal services, especially those with expertise in international claims. The selection of DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP suggests that SMEs can successfully compete in such tenders, although it does not specifically cater to VCSE organisations. Businesses with capabilities in providing legal advice across diverse geographies and those prepared to engage in framework agreements are well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities. The Ministry of Defence, a significant government entity, offers a fruitful avenue for establishing robust business relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kenyal Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services support for ongoing legal claim in Kenya

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35a06250-637a-4888-84fd-d8b171673290
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d316579-aeee-49b5-985d-ad5806e22353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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