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Legal Services for Scotland CF CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Sep 2024 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a call-off contract (Contract No. 709640450) to Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP for the provision of legal services in Scotland under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services, Lot 2b Framework. This contract, valued at £5,500,000, will run from 10th September 2024 to 4th September 2028. The primary aim is to handle MOD litigated compensation claims in Scotland, encompassing employer's liability, third party motor, uninsured loss recovery, and non-sensitive public liability claims. The procurement method followed a selective process via a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is now complete, having been awarded on 4th September 2024. Key locations include Scotland within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in a wide range of legal services, including child law, court of protection, debt recovery, education law, employment law, healthcare, intellectual property, licensing, litigation/dispute resolution, mental health law, pensions, planning and environment, primary care, property and construction, and social housing. Firms possessing expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence, especially in the public sector. The contract ensures steady work and a guaranteed fee structure, thus presenting a growth opportunity for suitable firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Scotland CF CAN

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a call-off contract (Contract No. 709640450) to Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services, Lot 2b Framework, for the provision of Legal Services in Scotland. The contract will run from 10th September 2024 to 4th September 2028, in line with the allowable maximum duration under the Framework and it will be available for call-off by business units across the department. However, most of the legal work will be handling MOD litigated compensation claims in Scotland covering employer's liability, third party motor, uninsured loss recovery and non-sensitive public liability claims in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules. The supplier will be paid an hourly rate for legal fees depending on the grade of the solicitor or legal professional working on the case. The supplier is required to provide legal services in the following areas: - Child Law - Court of Protection - Debt Recovery - Education - Law Employment - Healthcare - Intellectual Property - Licensing - Litigation / Dispute Resolution - Mental Health Law - Pensions - Planning and Environment - Primary Care - Property and Construction - Social Housing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b93ea4e7-2f7a-4b25-9921-ae1ba4cb929d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26fbe425-7947-4f52-8840-1e6ebc526b1f
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, VCSE
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
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2028 3-4 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
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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