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Legal Tasking - Standardised Contract Template

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), located in Huntingdon, England, initiated a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement to secure specialist legal advisory services. The tender, titled "Legal Tasking - Standardised Contract Template," is focused on legal advisory and information services, classified under the CPV code 79111000. The process involved reviewing and amending the standard contract terms in compliance with current MOD policy, in collaboration with DIO Commercial. The procurement, with an allocated budget of £40,000, has progressed to the award stage, and the contract spans from 26 September 2025 to 31 December 2026. Burges Salmon Company Limited, based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract as the supplier.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses in the legal advisory sector to engage with prestigious government projects, providing a potentially long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence. Firms specialising in legal consulting and able to work within structured frameworks would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, the process is considered suitable for SMEs, fostering opportunities that could significantly contribute to business growth within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Tasking - Standardised Contract Template

Notice Description

Specialist legal support is required for the following tasks before the ITTs are issued: - Review and assure the template document in compliance with current MOD policy. - Engage with DIO Commercial to review feedback and agree on necessary amendments to the draft terms. - Provide comprehensive justifications for each proposed change or existing alteration to the standard Terms and Conditions. - Adjust the contract terms to incorporate decisions made during discussions with DIO Commercial. - Potentially revise the existing clause concerning the 2-stage process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca377311-7252-46f0-9b98-3efaada47f59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cbfc5f-ea48-4192-841e-e37d92dfa0a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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