Award

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CSM Legal Assistance

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 12:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process for "CSM Legal Assistance", classified under business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £416,666.67, is centred in London, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The tender was called off from a framework agreement and was primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The award was officially published on 13th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services and related fields to partner with a major government entity. SMEs, in particular, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing a substantial presence in governmental procurements. The involvement of a highly reputed organisation like the Ministry of Defence could serve as a substantial credential for participating businesses. The procurement through a selective method indicates a competitive bidding process, favouring businesses with a proven track record and specialised service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CSM Legal Assistance

Notice Description

CSM Legal Assistance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4d09fc5-2651-4fcd-8126-86e1cc206db1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e041f502-faed-4e31-9f1e-f3ccd1276dca
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
iain.mclean118@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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