Award

Project ZODIAC Legal Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2024 at 15:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Legal Support to the ZODIAC programme to Mills & Reeve LLP via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract, titled "Project ZODIAC Legal Support," falls under the services category with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 19, 2024, to March 29, 2024, with a tender period ending on January 18, 2024. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, initiated this award in January 2024.

This contract award presents an opportunity for legal service providers capable of offering support to government programmes. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, specifically in the South West region of the United Kingdom, may find this tender suitable for their growth. The contract, awarded through a framework agreement, showcases the Ministry of Defence's procurement approach and commitment to contracting efficiency. Understanding the tender process and key dates can help businesses align their capabilities with the requirements of public procurement opportunities like this one.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Project ZODIAC Legal Support

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice (CAN) relates to the direct award of Legal Services from Mills & Reeve via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for the provision of Legal Support to the ZODIAC programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5156fc0-15a2-48a8-9e3b-bd21c1776609
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8663c3b-6492-4a6b-90bb-bacb379f5057
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c5156fc0-15a2-48a8-9e3b-bd21c1776609-2024-02-15T15:08:29Z",
    "date": "2024-02-15T15:08:29Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c5156fc0-15a2-48a8-9e3b-bd21c1776609",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_415391/1315018",
        "title": "Project ZODIAC Legal Support",
        "description": "This Contract Award Notice (CAN) relates to the direct award of Legal Services from Mills & Reeve via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for the provision of Legal Support to the ZODIAC programme.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79111000",
            "description": "Legal advisory services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-01-18T16:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-01-19T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2024-03-29T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-188643",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "MoD Abbey Wood",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Conor.McCormack110@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-258840",
            "name": "Mills & Reeve LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mills & Reeve LLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1PH"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-188643",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c5156fc0-15a2-48a8-9e3b-bd21c1776609-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-01-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2024-02-15T15:08:29Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 100000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-258840",
                    "name": "Mills & Reeve LLP"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-01-19T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2024-03-29T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8663c3b-6492-4a6b-90bb-bacb379f5057",
                    "datePublished": "2024-02-15T15:08:29Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}