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Gowlings Legal Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Aug 2021 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence seeking legal services under the title "Gowlings Legal Services". This contract falls within the legal services industry category and is based in Lichfield, England, with a total value of £50,000. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off contract from the CCS Framework RM3786, and the contract was awarded on 5th August 2020. The contract period commenced on the same date and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender period for submissions concluded on 4th August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in English law. Businesses that can provide general legal advice and are capable of competing for government contracts will find this information valuable. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence could lead to further opportunities in related sectors, allowing businesses in the legal field to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Gowlings Legal Services

Notice Description

For the provision of general legal services relating to English Law. Additional information: call-off contract from CCS Framework RM3786 - General Legal Advice Services - Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88550cce-d1d7-40c0-9d62-cf07fe4b7c9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33d5843-0443-487b-b707-12c4f67d5271
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLINGS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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