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MORPHEUS Delivery Partner - External Legal Support (RM6179 Call-Off)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Oct 2023 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for external legal support for the MORPHEUS Delivery Partner (DP) Project. The procurement method used was selective under a restricted procedure. The contract has been awarded to Burges Salmon LLP. The total value of the contract is £2.5 million, and it was signed on October 5, 2023. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, is based in Bristol, UK, and can be contacted via this link.

This procurement opportunity offers business growth potential for legal advisory and information services providers. Companies that can provide external legal support and have experience in strategic development and tender documentation would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract includes an option for a 12-month extension, providing additional business opportunities in the future. Businesses interested in this opportunity should closely monitor Ministry of Defence procurement announcements and be prepared to meet the criteria for selective procedures in the legal services category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MORPHEUS Delivery Partner - External Legal Support (RM6179 Call-Off)

Notice Description

The Defence Digital Tactical Systems Service Executive (TacSys), part of Defence Digital within the Ministry of Defence requires external legal support to assist with the development of the overarching strategy and Tender documentation for the MORPHEUS Delivery Partner (DP) Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External legal support to assist with the development of the overarching strategy and Tender documentation for the MORPHEUS Delivery Partner (DP) Project. Support to be provided on a time and materials basis as tasked by the Authority up to a maximum Total Liability of PS2.5M.

Options: Extension period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031761-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.bibby105@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

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

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