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External Legal Support for the Defence Strategic Radio Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Feb 2024 at 12:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "External Legal Support for the Defence Strategic Radio Service" to Burges Salmon LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £20,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 20, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024. The location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those well-versed in procurement law, subsidies, public law, and other related matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, and interested businesses should take note of the specific restrictions and requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence in the tender description.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Support for the Defence Strategic Radio Service

Notice Description

On-going estate management work following the award of the Defence Strategic Radio Services (DSRS) contract in 2021, to include agreement of new licences, termination of existing sub-leases and associated litigation support. The Buyer is entitled to 2 hours of free initial consultation and legal advice with each Order in accordance with Paragraph 5.2 of Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). The Supplier shall not, except where expressly authorised by the MoD Legal Advisers, advise on any of the following matters: * Procurement law * Subsidies * Public Law * SSCR * TUPE * IPR * Insurance (to be provided by Willis)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b05cb8b1-8cbd-4128-a759-4f6713581173
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520bd7c8-e0d3-4cf3-9512-3f598fa6503c
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 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
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

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