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title: "Continuation of Legal Support from Dentons for the Closure of BNSPS Pension - Contract Award"
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# Continuation of Legal Support from Dentons for the Closure of BNSPS Pension - Contract Award

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-213466e5-a018-43b1-b942-53f3390ad2c5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Dentons UK and Middle East LLP for the continuation of legal support for the closure of BNSPS Pension scheme. The procurement, classified under legal advisory services, was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £60,000, will run from 1st April 2025 until 31st December 2025. The service location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the award date on 25th November 2024 and the final tender period ending on 21st November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale legal advisory firms to secure long-term government contracts, providing a stable and lucrative relationship with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling pension schemes, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, potentially expanding their public sector portfolio and enhancing their market credibility.

## Notice

A contract for the continuation of Dentons' legal support for the Closure of BNSPS Pension scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044b27f2-f5ad-4d48-aa42-872eef985a03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044b27f2-f5ad-4d48-aa42-872eef985a03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044b27f2-f5ad-4d48-aa42-872eef985a03
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9769e08-6353-4920-acf2-8c3a3849a6d7
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