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title: "Supply of Legal Services in Relation to the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP)"
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# Supply of Legal Services in Relation to the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22f9db3f-ce3c-476f-b7d9-57adcf757a75

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract for the supply of legal services specifically related to the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). This procurement falls under the services category, with a classification code of 79100000 for legal services. The contract is valued at £4,120,228 and is being carried out through a selective procurement method, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th May 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the relevant award notice published on 11th July 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms with expertise in maritime support and government contracts, particularly large organisations like Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, which has successfully secured this contract. Other law firms that can meet the special requirements of such governmental projects could also find significant prospects for growth in future tenders. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence and demonstrating a strong capability in delivering legal services related to large-scale military programmes will be beneficial for businesses looking to compete in this sector.

## Notice

This notice is published to confirm the award of a Contract for the Supply of Legal Services in relation to the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69c13bd-141d-4bce-962a-476407d11344 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,120,228 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,120,228 |
| 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 | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2018 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69c13bd-141d-4bce-962a-476407d11344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69c13bd-141d-4bce-962a-476407d11344
  11th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b2471ab-b642-416a-bd36-735bd4d59a49
  Redacted Contract - WSPT/902

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