Award

MOD v Damilola Ogunmuyiwa

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Aug 2025 at 09:08

AwardUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, as the contracting authority, sought legal services under the procurement title "MOD v Damilola Ogunmuyiwa", dealing with a personal injury claim against the Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the category of legal services (CPV: 79100000) and took a direct procurement approach through a single tender action below the threshold, focusing on efficient legal service delivery. The process, now complete, was specific to the location at 102 Petty France, London, with the contract beginning on 14th June 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2025, carrying a total contract value of £15,600. The latest updates regarding the award were published on 13th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for established legal firms capable of handling government-related claims, particularly those with demonstrable experience in high-profile court proceedings such as personal injury claims. Firms that specialise in legal services for large-scale operations can benefit by expanding their portfolio and strengthening their reputation in the legal industry. Although the single tender action method limits the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger corporations with the requisite credentials are well-positioned to leverage such contracts into sustained business growth and further public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

MOD v Damilola Ogunmuyiwa

Notice Description

personal injury claim brought by Mr Damilola John Ogunmuyiwa (the claimant) against the Ministry of Defence in the High Court of Justice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4baf60a1-c162-4286-a7f6-e4d997107b35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289388b4-ab36-48d8-aed0-4a9028f2003c
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
£15,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 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
Humi Asif
Contact Email
humi.asif@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07950629024

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

MIL MENTAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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