Award

External Legal Support for SSL-I

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

25 Apr 2023 at 14:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for External Legal Support for SSL-I to Simmons & Simmons. The contract, classified under legal services, has a value of GBP 1,100,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 3, 2023, to January 1, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 27, 2023. The contract will be carried out in Abbey Wood, Bristol, postcode BS34 8JH, South West, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides business growth potential for legal service providers. Businesses experienced in providing legal services, particularly in the CPV category of legal services, may find this tender suitable. The Ministry of Defence's contract with Simmons & Simmons presents an opportunity for large-scale legal service providers to compete. Interested businesses should note the specific contract period from April 3, 2023, to January 1, 2024, and the selective procurement method used.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Support for SSL-I

Notice Description

Contract award notice for legal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6196f17-9f4b-47ba-af70-0b9206b131d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c3324-7a8d-4853-b3e8-acbc74279970
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 1 Jan 2024 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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