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709496450-NSIGN-External Legal Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the provision of external legal support for the NSIGN programme, which aims to modernise support delivery for the Royal Navy's ships and submarines. This contract falls under the industry category of Legal Advisory Services (CPV: 79111000) and is specifically tailored to support the NSIGN programme's modern, global operational needs. The contract, awarded to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, will commence on 13th March 2024 and is expected to last until 29th September 2028. The project, valued at £11,147,000, will be primarily based in the South West region of the United Kingdom and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with significant dates including the award date of 18th November 2024 and the initial tender period which closed on 27th October 2023.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services to contribute to the Royal Navy’s modernisation efforts. Companies experienced in providing innovative legal support on a global scale will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The project’s demands for advanced methodologies, tools, and techniques in support delivery offer a platform for large firms to showcase their expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not the primary targets for this contract, large-scale legal firms can leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth and long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

709496450-NSIGN-External Legal Support

Notice Description

The Global, Modern, Ready Royal Navy will be sustained in its operations by an optimised support model and transformed support enterprise, delivering a paradigm shift in availability. To enable this vision, the Navy must have a regime to deliver modern, global platform support to Ships and Submarines. NSIGN will require suppliers to provide further modernisation of the methodologies, tools, and techniques of Support delivery. Furthermore, it will require this delivery on a global scale to enable the persistent engagement and agile operations of our future fleet. The requirement for external Legal Services is to provide support during the distinct programme phases of NSIGN. We will be placing a new contract starting March 2024 for external Legal Support for an initial duration of 56 months (4 years 8 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1175327-f197-4f25-9258-776b51ed9cff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0642bd05-ad08-4560-b566-fe21d4ba1d10
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
Not specified
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,147,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2024 - 29 Sep 2028 4-5 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 8JH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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