Award

Loss of Entitlement - Legal Servcies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process under a selective method for the provision of legal services related to "Loss of Entitlement". This contract, amounting to £307,000, falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and was awarded based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, among others. The contract period runs from the 29th of November 2025 to the 29th of November 2026. This contract award was published on the 22nd of December 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for legal service providers with capabilities in handling entitlements and contractual obligations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this award relevant due to its suitability for such organisations. Companies already established in these regions, with expertise in legal frameworks, and those looking to expand their client base through public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. The successful bidder for this contract is DWF Law LLP, a large legal service provider located in Manchester.

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Notice Title

Loss of Entitlement - Legal Servcies

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the provision of legal services in relation to Loss of Entitlement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d36dda97-1c72-480e-ba66-dbac4c46b354
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e938e0-ed33-46a0-ba90-c1dabf37599b
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£307,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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