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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO FUTURE BATCIS PROJECTS"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO FUTURE BATCIS PROJECTS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a048a4e-83de-4f98-b431-e9df70ddbc7a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a contract for the supply of legal services related to future Battlefield and Tactical Communication Information Systems (BATCIS) projects, with a total value of £3,000,000. The contract, numbered BATCM/0340, is a selective procurement method, with details arranged as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will extend until 27th December 2023, servicing projects primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The information regarding this procurement was last updated on 25th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly legal firms, to engage in large-scale government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in legal support related to defence contracts may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their expertise. With the ongoing need to provide legal services for complex projects, businesses capable of offering comprehensive legal support could greatly benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Contract is for the provision of Legal Support Services in relation Battlefield and Tactical Communication Information Systems (BATCIS) current and future projects. This follows on from the previous iteration of this Contract BATCM/0273. The exact level of support will be determined as part of the commercial strategy depending on the complexity of the given project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e0541b-0abc-4d2e-a628-9a1ebe0f78fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 27 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 Oct 2021 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e0541b-0abc-4d2e-a628-9a1ebe0f78fd
- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e0541b-0abc-4d2e-a628-9a1ebe0f78fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e0541b-0abc-4d2e-a628-9a1ebe0f78fd
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb5e4fbb-1bf7-4207-81af-774ec74ba272

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