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23 Jul 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority, based in Brisol, UK (region UKK1). The contract titled "Heavy PM Legal Support" pertains to the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on legal support. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 2nd June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, as it is a continuation of services under a framework agreement with DLA Piper. The procurement rationale is supported by the repetition of existing legal services required for the Heavy Protected Mobility Team.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in defence sector projects, to capitalize on government contracts. Large legal service providers, such as DLA Piper, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for this procurement process. The contract, valued at £200,000, highlights opportunities for businesses capable of providing expert legal support in continuity scenarios, especially if they can demonstrate strong capabilities and past performance in similar frameworks. This environment fosters business growth through strategic long-term engagements with a prominent government client like the Ministry of Defence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

0

Notice Description

External Legal support to the Heavy Protected Mobility Team

Lot Information

Lot 1

External Legal support to the Heavy Protected Mobility Team

Procurement Information

This Contract is a repetition/continuation of legal support provided by DLA Piper under Framework RM6360.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d160
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069408-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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