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title: "Contract Award Notice (CAN)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03189273-3919-4549-b9b6-eac936c3992d"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# Contract Award Notice (CAN)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03189273-3919-4549-b9b6-eac936c3992d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for legal external services, awarding the contract to Mills & Reeve LLP. The procurement is in the "services" category, specifically legal services, and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The entire process followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £600,000. The tender period closed on 18 September 2024, and the contract period spans from 19 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. This award notice was published on 25 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the legal sector to engage with high-profile governmental contracts. Although the contract has already been awarded, similar opportunities often arise and are well-suited to large legal firms with the capacity to manage extensive and complex service requirements. Participation in such tenders can bolster a company’s credentials and facilitate business growth through prestigious government partnerships.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice (CAN) for RWE Legal External Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3703e0-238b-4f69-a7c7-830bf9a8a78d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3703e0-238b-4f69-a7c7-830bf9a8a78d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3703e0-238b-4f69-a7c7-830bf9a8a78d
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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