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714071451 - External Legal Support - ADWiMS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:30

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for "714071451 - External Legal Support - ADWiMS" within the legal advisory services industry category. This contract pertains to advisory legal services for the ADWiMS delivery team on a specialist subject, and is a direct award from the CCS Framework RM6179 (Legal Services Panel). The procurement stages included initial tendering and consequent awarding, with key dates indicating the contract was signed on 13th February 2025. The services fall under region-wide coverage in the United Kingdom, with specific work carried out remotely.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialising in legal advisory services, as it highlights the potential for future engagements with large government organisations such as the Ministry of Defence. Businesses adept in providing specialised legal assistance and those listed on the CCS Framework stand a good chance of securing such contracts. The direct award methodology favours entities that demonstrate a strong alignment with the specified service needs and a proficient track record in similar legal support services.

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Notice Title

714071451 - External Legal Support - ADWiMS

Notice Description

Advisory legal services to ADWiMS delivery team on specialist subject. Direct Award from CCS Framework RM6179 (Legal Services Panel)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011475-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,180,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Noyland Danielle
Contact Email
danielle.noyland100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HENLOW
Postcode
SG16 6DN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice URLs

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