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RM3786 - Provision of Legal Support for MSCA FA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Nov 2021 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involves the provision of legal support under title "RM3786 - Provision of Legal Support for MSCA FA" within the legal services industry. This contract is located in England and is currently at the Award stage, with the award date being 3rd November 2021. The contract period extends from 3rd November 2021 until 27th December 2023, with a total contract value of £200,000, a minimum value of £135,000, and it was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in government contracts and knowledge of maritime strategic capabilities. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can navigate complex legal frameworks and offer tailored legal advice may find suitable opportunities to participate. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can enhance a firm’s portfolio and opens the door to future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM3786 - Provision of Legal Support for MSCA FA

Notice Description

Provision of legal support for the Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement (MSCA) Future Arrangement (FA). Direct Award Call-Off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3786 Panel Services: i. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the remaining liabilities under the Restated Principle Agreement (RPA) between MOD and QinetiQ inclusive of those relating to the cost of decommissioning testing facilities and the potential redundancy costs associated with those facilities. ii. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the liability for the Contractor's costs associated with the closure of MSCA Strategic Assets; and iii. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the liability for the Contractor's Fixed Costs (as defined in the RPA) of keeping the MSCA Strategic Assets operational including any entitlement of the Contractor to claim the redundancy costs associated with the planned rationalisation programme to be implemented in connection with the provision of the MSCA services. iv. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the entitlement of the Authority to unilaterally de-designate Strategic Assets (as defined in the Restated Principal Agreement between the parties dated 1 July 2001 ("RPA")) under the terms of the RPA; v. Review of the rationale and confirmation of the validity of the single source justification for the various workstreams captured within the MSCA FA requirement and advice on testing assumptions with the market. vi. Review and provide advice on the MSCA FA contract documents and support in drafting the bespoke contract terms and conditions. vii. Support and/or drafting not covered under (i) to (vi) above in relation to the Project as the Customer may require."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b61ce61-871a-4783-a657-cf705281bebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b0f61e-c7f9-45ba-8cc6-93956d5d176f
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), 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

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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