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title: "CAN - 713711450 - Legal Services for MRSS"
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# CAN - 713711450 - Legal Services for MRSS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-189c4d66-266a-4373-b081-828259c77582

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CAN - 713711450 - Legal Services for MRSS" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This contract, within the Legal services industry category, aimed to provide legal support for the MRSS project during its concept phase. The tender used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement process has reached the award stage with the status marked as "complete". The total contract value is £123,000, and it was awarded on 1st November 2024. The contract spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in government or defence-related projects. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, consistently requires comprehensive legal services, opening avenues for continuous collaboration. Businesses that can provide specialized legal counsel, especially in the defence sector, stand to benefit from such procurements. Although this particular contract was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, understanding the procurement framework and aligning service offerings with similar tenders can help position other firms to succeed in future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of legal services for the MRSS project during its concept phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06948ebd-caf5-4016-be72-b977f2eeda05 |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06948ebd-caf5-4016-be72-b977f2eeda05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06948ebd-caf5-4016-be72-b977f2eeda05
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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