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715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy - Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a supplier for an Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA) pilot, lasting 12 months starting from 01 June 2026. This procurement falls under the "Legal advisory services" category, with a CPV code of 79111000. Valued at £310,250, the project will be conducted across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 April 2026. The procurement method is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement.

Opportunities arising from this tender could be highly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in legal services. ILA involves providing independent legal representation and advisory support, a service area well-suited for businesses with capabilities in legal advocacy and advisory. Those with a track record in successfully managing framework agreements and delivering services across multiple regions might find this an excellent opportunity to expand their business portfolio and reinforce their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

For Transparency purposes: The MOD is issuing a Statement of Requirements to procure a Supplier who will deliver an Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA) pilot for 12 months from 01 June 2026,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33905c9-3d1d-4875-ae4c-7d4673d00926
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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