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Legal Advice to Security Policy Operations

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2024 at 12:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for legal advisory services, titled "Legal Advice to Security Policy Operations", under the CPV code 79111000. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The contract period runs from 16th April 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the tender period ending on 15th April 2024. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for legal firms specialising in advisory services to compete for contracts in the security policy operations sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement. The Ministry of Defence has directly awarded this contract off the CCS RM6179 Framework Agreement, creating a focused opportunity for businesses in the legal sector to engage and grow their presence in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice to Security Policy Operations

Notice Description

Direct Award off the CCS RM6179 Framework. Legal Advice to the Industry strategy team within Security Policy Operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-687ca8af-b19b-4cb6-ae4c-e961f43ed8d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60599d2e-3fc3-4e63-a4fc-0f50d1525ec0
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.murray-webster100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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