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Lease Legal Fees - Old Montrose CRS

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the lease legal fees associated with the renunciation of a lease on the HMCG building, under the title "Lease Legal Fees - Old Montrose CRS". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal services. Direct procurement was utilised, and the process was executed below the threshold without competition, culminating in the award on 14th April 2026, with contract activity spanning from 15th April to 15th May 2026. The contract value amounts to £13,244, with a gross figure of £15,892.80.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities mainly for legal service firms, particularly SMEs capable of navigating specialist lease arrangements for public authorities. Successful tenderers like DLA Piper Scotland LLP, the appointed supplier for this award, reflect the advantageous positioning in the sector, particularly given the direct procurement method's focus. Businesses with expertise in public authority legal procedures stand well-suited to similar opportunities, reinforcing strategic growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lease Legal Fees - Old Montrose CRS

Notice Description

DLA Piper Scotland Legal Fees for renunciation of lease on HMCG building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£13,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 15 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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