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RM6240_715780451_PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES_LOT2A_GENERAL SERVICE PROVISION

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RM6240_715780451_PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES_LOT2A_GENERAL SERVICE PROVISION" is managed by the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Andover, England. It falls under the legal services industry category with classifications such as "Legal advisory services." The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This segment is in the award stage, having been awarded to Davitt Jones Bould Limited as of 27 February 2026. The procurement involves service provision across a broad geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond. The contract period runs from 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2027, valued at £102,470 GBP.

The awarded contract for legal services presents robust opportunities for large legal firms with capabilities in offering general service provisions. Given the Ministry of Defence's reach and the contract's transnational scope, participating firms not only gain substantial exposure but also potential long-term collaboration opportunities with major public sector entities. While this opportunity is not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or consortia specialising in cross-jurisdictional legal support and advisory services can leverage their scale and expertise, potentially facilitating business growth and increased profitability from public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

RM6240_715780451_PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES_LOT2A_GENERAL SERVICE PROVISION

Notice Description

Transparency Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb9f2c0-0acc-4bf6-a8e0-526e144dde4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a658792-ae10-48bc-ac24-8574ec424996
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

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,470 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVITT JONES BOULD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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