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Simmons and Simmons Legal Support - Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Aug 2025 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "Simmons and Simmons Legal Support - Transparency Notice". This tender falls under the legal advisory services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The process was located in London, United Kingdom, and focused on services. The award stage was reached on 25th June 2025, with the contract running from 25th June to 30th September 2025. The awarded value is £32,500 GBP, and Simmons & Simmons LLP has been selected as the supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in supporting large-scale government departments like the Ministry of Defence. Although the contract is suited for large organisations, smaller firms and VCSEs would not have found it ideal due to their exclusion from the suitability criteria. However, companies operating within a similar framework agreement or interested in partnering with large legal organisations such as Simmons & Simmons LLP may find potential growth prospects in networking and collaboration opportunities arising from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Simmons and Simmons Legal Support - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Simmons and Simmons Legal Support Transparency Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a2432c0-5997-4ba5-8836-7bf932f62a02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5757fd2-9baf-4ea0-bc59-69a022b62493
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
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
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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
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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

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