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Provision of External Legal Support on the Future Maritime Support Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Aug 2022 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of External Legal Support on the Future Maritime Support Programme" for legal services. The contract, valued at £2,291,666 GBP, involves providing legal support and advice post-contract award. The procurement method used was selective, where the contract was called off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from July 29, 2022, to July 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on July 1, 2022. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the key contracting authority in this process.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in providing support within complex contractual frameworks, may find this tender well-suited for competition. With a substantial contract value, this opportunity can potentially drive business growth for successful bidders. Understanding the specific legal requirements of the Future Maritime Support Programme will be crucial for firms aiming to participate and secure this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Legal Support on the Future Maritime Support Programme

Notice Description

Legal support and advice across the FMSP suite of contracts (post contract award).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4e4cac-64ba-4721-89ab-cdff6b53832e
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,291,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,291,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 2-3 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
Hema Patel
Contact Email
hema.patel207@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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