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Contract for Legal Advisor Support for 2nd Generation UKSAR

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

16 Apr 2020 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Legal Advisor Support for 2nd Generation UKSAR," focusing on procuring legal consultancy services. This contract, worth £1,429,000, falls under the category of legal advisory services (CPV 79111000) and spans from 24 February 2020 to 23 February 2024. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 16 April 2020, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 23 February 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in public procurement and government contracts. As the contract supports the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in replacing essential UK Search and Rescue services, firms with a strong legal background, especially in maritime regulations or emergency services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities in this evolving sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for Legal Advisor Support for 2nd Generation UKSAR

Notice Description

To procure legal consultancy to support the MCA in its procurement of a contract to replace the current contracted UK Search and Rescue services from 2023 ("UKSAR2G).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59eac6ec-89a3-4771-a532-26ef6380c8d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9ac788-abf7-4e0e-a28b-d70ce45e7340
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,429,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,429,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS-REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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