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The Provision of Scottish Litigation Services for MoD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Oct 2019 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of Scottish Litigation Services," a legal services contract valued at £4,100,000. This service provides litigation coverage across Scotland and is classified under the CPV code for legal services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9th September 2019 and will last until 8th September 2022, with the tender process closing on 27th August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly firms well-versed in litigation within the Scottish jurisdiction. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with the capacity to manage substantial legal workloads would be ideal candidates. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate expertise in government contracting processes could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enhance their business portfolio.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Scottish Litigation Services for MoD

Notice Description

Litigation lawyers covering Scotland for MoD. Replacement of CTLBC/1384

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819bb2dc-bc41-40af-b06e-38ec017e7f9e
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
SME

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
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2019 - 8 Sep 2022 3-4 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 : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Ministry of Defence : Ministry of Defence
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORTON FRASER

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