Award

714291451 - Provision of Legal Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

23 May 2025 at 14:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "714291451 - Provision of Legal Support" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the legal advisory and representation services category under CPV code 79110000. The contract has been awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP and involves legal support services spanning various regions including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. This procurement employed a selective method, sourcing from a framework agreement. The process reached its completion with the award status being active, officially published on 23rd May 2025, following the contract period beginning on 13th May 2025 and concluding on 13th May 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £110,000, reinforcing the Ministry's commitment to securing expert legal services for its operations across the specified regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large legal firms looking for governmental contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence. Although not specifically catering to SMEs or VCSEs, companies capable of providing comprehensive legal support across multiple international locations, especially those with experience in governmental contracts, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The framework agreement method prioritises companies with pre-established credentials, offering capable businesses a streamlined path to securing substantial governmental contracts, thereby fostering long-term relationships and potential for further collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714291451 - Provision of Legal Support

Notice Description

TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Contract Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e1c7581-8993-4ce4-a786-35f676884c16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d93419-3651-4594-8db4-ae29ec0e4ef0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 1-2 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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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