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CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO FUTURE BATCIS PROJECTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a contract for the supply of legal services related to future Battlefield and Tactical Communication Information Systems (BATCIS) projects, with a total value of £3,000,000. The contract, numbered BATCM/0340, is a selective procurement method, with details arranged as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will extend until 27th December 2023, servicing projects primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The information regarding this procurement was last updated on 25th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly legal firms, to engage in large-scale government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in legal support related to defence contracts may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their expertise. With the ongoing need to provide legal services for complex projects, businesses capable of offering comprehensive legal support could greatly benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO FUTURE BATCIS PROJECTS

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of Legal Support Services in relation Battlefield and Tactical Communication Information Systems (BATCIS) current and future projects. This follows on from the previous iteration of this Contract BATCM/0273. The exact level of support will be determined as part of the commercial strategy depending on the complexity of the given project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e0541b-0abc-4d2e-a628-9a1ebe0f78fd
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 27 Dec 2023 2-3 years
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
Emma Monteith
Contact Email
isscomrcl-batcis-morpheus-grp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
967989312

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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