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DLA Piper Scotland Legal Fees

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process awarded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, involved the legal services industry with a focus on "DLA Piper Scotland Legal Fees", specifically for services completed in October 2025. This process was conducted under the direct procurement method, notably classified as "below threshold - without competition". The contract related to this tender stage was signed on 6th November 2025, and it legally commenced on 7th November 2025, concluding on 14th November 2025. The primary category of procurement was services, under the CPV classification of legal services, and this took place as part of central government public authority operations in the UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms within the legal services domain, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in government-related legal consultation and representation. Given that the procurement method was direct and did not involve competition, businesses that have established relationships with public authorities or are deemed capable of efficiently handling such contracts can potentially leverage this opportunity for growth in governmental service provision. As the contract was awarded to DLA Piper Scotland LLP, a suitable competitor would likely be similarly established, with a focus on delivering high-quality legal services tailored to the needs of government agencies.

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Notice Title

DLA Piper Scotland Legal Fees

Notice Description

DLA Piper Scotland Legal Fees for previous work completed October 25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e84c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076845-2025
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
£20,789 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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