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Dalton Legal Services

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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12 Jun 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a public authority within the central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Dalton Legal Services" for legal services. The process, categorized under services, was conducted in Lichfield, United Kingdom, with a direct procurement method as it was below the threshold and executed without competition. This contract, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2027. The awarded supplier for this contract is Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London, with the contract valued at £98,555 excluding taxes. The contract was signed on 30th May 2025, and further details were published on 12th June 2025.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses offering legal services, particularly those capable of working with government agencies. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in this sector may find such contracts to be highly beneficial, especially if they can navigate direct award situations effectively. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credentials and expand a company's portfolio within the public sector, fostering relationships with key government departments like the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

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Notice Title

Dalton Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services for Dalton Legal Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031826-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,555 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 29 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-major-programmes@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

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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