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Skynet External Legal Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Jun 2021 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has recently completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Skynet External Legal Support," which pertains to legal advisory services specifically for SATCOM programmes. This contract was awarded on 30th March 2021, with a delivery address located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022, executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The status of the process is currently marked as complete, with the award notice published on 21st June 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications and satellite communications. While it appears that small and medium-sized enterprises are not specifically suited for this contract, larger firms like BURGES SALMON LLP successfully competed, indicating that significant legal practitioners with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders to facilitate their business growth and establish partnerships with governmental entities such as the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skynet External Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal advice for SATCOM programmes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bec0171a-30b0-429f-b001-fda5d12e476e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dedd209-cac9-4939-9c7e-a620cfbbd0e7
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
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

Notice Documents

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