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External Legal Assistance for Puma Support - RM3786 Crown Commercial

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has successfully completed a procurement process for "External Legal Assistance for Puma Support" under the Crown Commercial framework agreement RM3786. This contract, valued at £50,000 and focused on legal advisory services, was awarded to MILLS & REEVE LLP and is active from 13 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, with the relevant tender period having concluded on 12 October 2021. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their footprint in the legal services sector. Given the nature of the contract, businesses that offer specialised legal advice or support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with frameworks such as the one utilised for this procurement could further enhance opportunities for other legal firms seeking to work with governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Assistance for Puma Support - RM3786 Crown Commercial

Notice Description

External Legal Assistance for Puma Support directly awarded under Crown Commercial General Legal Advice Services Framework Agreement ID RM3786

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bd75410-ac9f-4ced-8f9b-a522d932d2f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cc8a5c-1840-425d-b15d-da2b8790cb4a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory 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
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
Not specified
Contact Email
natasha.higgs100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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