Award

Driver Training Project - Legal Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Aug 2023 at 13:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Driver Training Project. The contract, worth £245,000 GBP, was awarded to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP. The procurement method used was "selective", with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12th July 2023, and the contract period is from 27th July 2023 to 26th November 2026. The services fall under the main procurement category of "services". The Ministry of Defence, based in London, England, was the buying organisation for this procurement.

This awarded contract can provide opportunities for legal service providers specialising in advisory, representation, and documentation services to work with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The contract duration allows for long-term engagement, offering stability and growth potential for businesses in the legal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driver Training Project - Legal Services

Notice Description

To provide legal advice principally during the procurement and contract award stages of a support contract in respect of the Army Land Warfare Centre and Driver Training Project. This is not an opportunity. This contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f9e692c-daa4-4592-be00-9e094db7cf13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5626a0-6189-497e-98ec-f706300c0ea5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79131000 - Documentation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2023 - 26 Nov 2026 3-4 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
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

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

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