Tender

HOCSCM800014/7-1 - Professional Legal Services - VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence seeks professional legal services under the title "HOCSCM800014/7-1 - Professional Legal Services - VTN" for the Type 26 Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, European regions, and British Oversea Territories. Currently at the tender stage, the procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd December 2024 and the contract period from 13th March 2025 to 13th March 2030. The estimated value of the contract amendment is £1,461,136, contributing to an overall procurement value of £2,631,625 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-level professional legal services in the defence sector. Firms with expertise in managing complex and long-term contracts, particularly in defence and security sectors, would be well-suited to compete. The continuity needed for the Type 26 Programme means that businesses experienced in providing sustained, knowledgeable support would greatly benefit from participating in this tender. While the Ministry of Defence considers Linklaters LLP as the preferred provider due to their extensive experience with the ongoing contract, other qualified legal service providers might find growth opportunities in establishing their credibility for future tenders of a similar scale and complexity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HOCSCM800014/7-1 - Professional Legal Services - VTN

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to extend the extant Legal Services Contract with Linklaters LLP for the provision of Professional Legal Services for the Type 26 Programme for a duration of 5 years from March 2025. The estimated value of the amendment is PS1,461,136. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. The Authority currently operates CONTRACT NO SHIPACQ036 - MANUFACTURE PHASE CONTRACT RELATING TO THE TYPE 26 PROGRAMME. Linklaters LLP is the current provider of the services required to manage the Type 26 programme and as such they have the knowledge and expertise to provide a continuing service. The Authority's view is that Linklaters LLP are the only providers who can provide the continuity & expertise required because as the sole provider of legal services to Type 26 since the beginning of this complex contract, only Linklaters LLP has the appropriate expertise, knowledge and appreciation of the extensive understanding of the services required concerning the Programme and can provide continuity without any disruption. Utilising another provider will be detrimental to the Authority, as there would be an unacceptable burden with an alternative provider having to take time & build their competency & knowledge of the contract before they can provide help. With the pressing nature of the risks & support the programme needs at this crucial time in T26; the Authority cannot afford to expose ourselves to these additional risks of time & effort & can rightly mitigate through extending the extant Linklaters LLP contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6103af6a-388f-4bb7-9397-1f4053c71634
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,631,625 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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