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715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 12:46

Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, involved a tender titled "715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy". The focus was on delivering legal advocacy services, categorised under legal advisory services (CPV code: 79111000). This contract, valued at £310,250, applies to multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP on 7th July 2026, with the contract period running until 5th August 2027. This tender has been completed, with the award notice published on 14th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses that specialise in legal advisory services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations given the requirements and procurement approach adopted. Companies that have the expertise to offer robust independent legal advocacy can leverage such government contracts to expand their business footprint globally. The extensive geographical requirement underlines a potential for reaching diverse markets and demographics, fostering both national and international business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy

Notice Description

Pilot & Design Independent Legal Advocacy -The Supplier shall provide an ILA pilot design and perform the Contract to deliver legal guidance to any complainant of a sexual offence, whether a Service person or civilian aged 18 or over.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ff131d-b91a-48ff-a957-1fa700c038b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a7f1d-40e0-4c59-bb87-442d954e58db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
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
£310,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 5 Aug 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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