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RM6240 - 715713459 - Public Sector Legal Services - Lot 2a General Service Provision

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Nov 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, England, facilitated a procurement process for "RM6240 - 715713459 - Public Sector Legal Services - Lot 2a General Service Provision," classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). This selective procurement, using a call-off from a framework agreement, covered services suitable for large-scale organisations. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 31st October 2025 and concluding on 30th October 2026. The legal services are set to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, with the award notice published on 19th November 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large legal enterprises capable of offering comprehensive legal advisory services across diverse geographical regions. Although the procurement is described as unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large firms can leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a significant presence in public sector legal services. The awarded sum of £74,000 to Davitt Jones Bould Ltd highlights the financial incentive and the potential for businesses in the legal sector to secure governmental collaborations and contracts. This engagement can aid in building a robust portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with key governmental bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

RM6240 - 715713459 - Public Sector Legal Services - Lot 2a General Service Provision

Notice Description

Transparency Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55bdc754-6761-419d-90a6-916b11d21d15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0e3346-a483-4219-903c-555d2b133de0
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

79100000 - Legal services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVITT JONES BOULD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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