Award

RM6179-Joint Causality and Compassionate Cell's Legal Support to Post Death Actions

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 11:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support services under the contract titled "RM6179-Joint Causality and Compassionate Cell's Legal Support to Post Death Actions". This procurement falls under the legal services category with the CPV code 79100000. The requirement was fulfilled via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework, specifically Lot 1, which covers general legal advice and services. The contract, awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP, commenced on 14th July 2025 and extends until 30th November 2027. The legal services will assist the MoD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre across various global locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was published on 3rd October 2025, following a selective procurement method.

This successful tender presents substantial opportunities for law firms, especially those that specialise in military and post-death legal advisory services. Although the contract was awarded to a large firm, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on legal services tailored to niche requirements within military operations may find similar opportunities to tender for future contracts. The MoD’s engagement under this framework indicates a demand for specialist legal expertise in handling sensitive and complex post-death legal matters. Firms with capabilities in navigating MOD-specific legal documentation, probate, family delegation, and addressing potential family conflicts could position themselves well for similar opportunities as part of the Ministry's wider legal support requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6179-Joint Causality and Compassionate Cell's Legal Support to Post Death Actions

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for a Call-Off Contract from the Crown Commercial Services RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework - Lot 1 General Legal Advice and Services, for the provision of legal support to the MODs Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre's Post Death Actions. The supplier will be required to provide advice on MOD Form 106 (Service Will), Letters of Delegation, Form of Delegation, Probate, Family Conflicts and and other post death legal matters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e9c5383-5d1f-467f-b41b-abde64f91922
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cc475f-19bf-4458-900e-013899ef9bc1
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
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
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS REEVE

Further Information

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