Award

Legal Advice For Aquatrine PFI Exit

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 12:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for legal advisory and information services, for which a contract has been awarded for the titled "Legal Advice For Aquatrine PFI Exit". This procurement falls within the services category and took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £150,000, the contract period commences on 19th June 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026. The award was active as of 22nd May 2025, with the related award notice published on 18th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Given the nature of the services required, firms with expertise in legal matters pertaining to public-private partnerships and infrastructure projects would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. By engaging with the Ministry of Defence, companies could potentially establish a foothold in government contracts, expanding their portfolio and enhancing their industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice For Aquatrine PFI Exit

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c0d7866-54be-4bac-9038-67ed2a9603fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdad3d86-33ee-4317-a0ff-12b6fcd44560
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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