Award

External Legal Support for The IMA

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

02 Aug 2022 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a procurement process for "External Legal Support for The IMA" in the legal services industry. This tender, with a total value of £1,200,000, is classified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79100000. The procurement method used is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2022 and will run until 1st June 2024, with the tender period closing on 31st May 2022. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services, particularly those with experience in providing support for public organisations. As the contract has already been awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP, participants who are adequately trained and equipped in legal frameworks relevant to government agencies could benefit from future similar tenders in the sector. Being well-versed in compliance and public procurement processes will also be advantageous for businesses looking to engage with the Ministry of Justice or similar buyers in the future.

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Notice Title

External Legal Support for The IMA

Notice Description

External Legal Support for The IMA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9cf0ca0-be00-4048-81db-0e2847eb735b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e923c7-cecb-4e77-a3f8-9f6d49adf889
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
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 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 JUSTICE
Contact Name
Independent Monitoring Authority
Contact Email
mojprocurementprofessionalservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

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