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Awarded Contract - External Legal Support - Future Defence Soft FM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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31 Mar 2023 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for External Legal Support under the Future Defence Soft FM Programme. This procurement involved legal advisory services, with a contract value of £416,666.66 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from January 23, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, England. The tender closed on December 2, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in advising on defence programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are highlighted as suitable to participate. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Mills & Reeve being the current supplier. Businesses interested in supporting defence-related projects and having expertise in legal advisory services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Awarded Contract - External Legal Support - Future Defence Soft FM

Notice Description

The provision of legal services to support the Ministry of Defence ("MoD") in relation to the Future Defence Soft Facilities Management (DEF SFM) Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe0d386-0861-416e-8c2a-ea61a34a9c5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40043d5c-1f8c-4b4b-8c7e-1e1f22d40be2
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, VCSE
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
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
diocomrcl-sfmfp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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