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The commissioning of specialist legal services to support the department's submission to the Armed Forces Bill. UK7

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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19 Dec 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has completed its procurement process for commissioning specialist legal services to support the department's submission to the Armed Forces Bill. This procurement, classified under the 'services' category with a focus on legal services (CPV code 79100000), was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract was awarded to Forsters LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, on 2nd December 2025. The contract, valued at £100,000 (gross amount of £120,000), is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The buying organisation operates as a central government public authority located in Lichfield, United Kingdom.

This tender represents opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those familiar with government legislation and public sector projects. While this specific procurement was carried out directly without competition, businesses aspiring to similar contracts should align their services with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation's requirements and maintain readiness for future competitive processes. Companies able to provide high-quality, specialised legal advisory and support services, particularly those experienced in government affairs, could find lucrative opportunities in comparable contracts.

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Notice Title

The commissioning of specialist legal services to support the department's submission to the Armed Forces Bill. UK7

Notice Description

715729491 - The commissioning of specialist legal services to support the department's submission to the Armed Forces Bill. UK7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084826-2025
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
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Peter Adley
Contact Email
peter.adley939@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

FORSTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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