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Legal Services to Armada PFI Exit

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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17 Dec 2024 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence - Defence Infrastructure Organisation has awarded a contract titled "Legal Services to Armada PFI Exit" under the industry category of Legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000). This procurement process pertains to the provision of legal services required for the termination of the Armada Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and has been classified as a service procurement. The procurement method employed was limited, meaning an award procedure was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was officially signed on 17th December 2024, and the project will mainly be delivered within the UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling PFI contracts and drafting legal documentation for large-scale defence projects. The Ministry of Defence's decision to directly award the contract to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP highlights the importance of having established credentials and a reputation within this sector. Large legal firms with a history of working on government contracts and those familiar with the intricacies of defence infrastructure and PFI agreements would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes and potentially secure future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Legal Services to Armada PFI Exit

Notice Description

Legal Services to Armada PFI Exit

Procurement Information

Direct Award from CCS Framework RM6179 - Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040671-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-pfiexpiryteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

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