Award

ODYSSEY Legal Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Aug 2024 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process for the ODYSSEY Legal Support services, resulting in an award to Mills & Reeve LLP. The procurement was carried out via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework, with the contract period set from 14 July 2024 to 14 July 2025. This procurement, categorised under 'Legal advisory services,' has a total value of £180,000 and is geographically focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 13 July 2024 and the contract award date on 16 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in public sector legal support. Although the awarded contract was selective and targeted large firms like Mills & Reeve LLP, businesses equipped to provide high-quality legal advisory services could position themselves for similar future opportunities through CCS frameworks. The Ministry of Defence’s continued reliance on specialised legal expertise for its programmes suggests a consistent demand for competent firms in this sector.

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Notice Title

ODYSSEY Legal Support

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice (CAN) relates to the direct award of Legal Services from Mills & Reeve via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for the provision of Legal Support to the ODYSSEY programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69699f19-2d2d-4cab-9bbb-2e60a04971d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5609c0a4-7083-4711-827c-afa4d24f3c73
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2025 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
evan.powell104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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