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Specialist Legal Support

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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21 May 2026 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process to appoint Mills & Reeve LLP for providing specialist legal services. This contract falls under the services category, focusing on legal services including contract law, data protection, intellectual property, and procurement law. The procurement was a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service framework "Public Sector Legal Services" (RM6240), Lot 1a, and is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026. The contract duration is set for 18 months, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The procurement process involved no prior publication of a call for competition and adheres to the legal framework outlined by the European directive. The location of service delivery is UKJ4, with a contract value of GBP 100,000 signed on May 20, 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for large legal firms with expertise in comprehensive legal support services. The contract covers high-demand areas such as contract and intellectual property law, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms specialising in these fields. By being part of a direct award process under a prestigious framework, businesses stand to benefit from a streamlined procurement process while reinforcing their presence in the public sector legal market in England and Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Support

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue has appoint the supplier Mills & Reeve LLP to provide the following legal services for special projects: Legal advice, support and drafting including but not limited to, the key areas of contracts, information and data protection law, intellectual property law, JCT Contracts, NEC Contracts, land purchases, outsourcing and public procurement law. The contract was direct award under the Crown Commercial Service framework "Public Sector Legal Services" reference number RM6240, Lot 1a Full Service Provision - England and Wales. Contract to commence 1st June 2026 for a period of 18 months with the option to extend for a additional 6 months if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent Fire and Rescue has appoint the supplier Mills & Reeve LLP to provide the following legal services for such as legal advice, support and drafting including, but not limited to, the key areas of contracts, information and data protection law, intellectual property law, JCT Contracts, NEC Contracts, land purchases, outsourcing and public procurement law. The contract was direct award under the Crown Commercial Service framework "Public Sector Legal Services" reference number RM6240, Lot 1a Full Service Provision - England and Wales. Contract to commence 1st June 2026 for a period of 18 months with the option to extend for a additional 6 months if required.

Options: Contract can be extend for a further 6 months.

Procurement Information

Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Services Framework - RM6240 - Public Sector Legal Services - Lot 1a - Full Service Provision - England and Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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