Award

DARC Legal Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DARC Legal Support" contract involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services, with a focus on providing legal advice and support. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage being the Award phase. The contract period is set from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main locations of the contract include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The final award for this contract was announced on 8th December 2025, with a total value of £56,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such organisations. Companies with expertise in legal advisory services could leverage this contract to establish or expand their portfolios within public sector frameworks. As the procurement is part of the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, businesses experienced with this framework are especially well-placed to participate. The partnership with the Ministry of Defence may also present further opportunities for growth and networking within public sector circles.

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Notice Title

DARC Legal Support

Notice Description

This notice is to announce the award of a framework call-off contract 715718469 for the provision of legal advice and support services via the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework agreement. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest. This notice publishes the contract for transparency. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5dfab18-650f-44c6-870e-1c82313fe634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87201ab6-139e-48bc-a0fa-ac270cf838d7
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
SME

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
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

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