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title: "RM3786 - Provision of Legal Support for MSCA FA"
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# RM3786 - Provision of Legal Support for MSCA FA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b61ce61-871a-4783-a657-cf705281bebd

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involves the provision of legal support under title "RM3786 - Provision of Legal Support for MSCA FA" within the legal services industry. This contract is located in England and is currently at the Award stage, with the award date being 3rd November 2021. The contract period extends from 3rd November 2021 until 27th December 2023, with a total contract value of £200,000, a minimum value of £135,000, and it was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in government contracts and knowledge of maritime strategic capabilities. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can navigate complex legal frameworks and offer tailored legal advice may find suitable opportunities to participate. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can enhance a firm’s portfolio and opens the door to future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of legal support for the Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement (MSCA) Future Arrangement (FA). Direct Award Call-Off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3786 Panel Services: i. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the remaining liabilities under the Restated Principle Agreement (RPA) between MOD and QinetiQ inclusive of those relating to the cost of decommissioning testing facilities and the potential redundancy costs associated with those facilities. ii. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the liability for the Contractor's costs associated with the closure of MSCA Strategic Assets; and iii. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the liability for the Contractor's Fixed Costs (as defined in the RPA) of keeping the MSCA Strategic Assets operational including any entitlement of the Contractor to claim the redundancy costs associated with the planned rationalisation programme to be implemented in connection with the provision of the MSCA services. iv. Review RPA documents and provide advice on the entitlement of the Authority to unilaterally de-designate Strategic Assets (as defined in the Restated Principal Agreement between the parties dated 1 July 2001 ("RPA")) under the terms of the RPA; v. Review of the rationale and confirmation of the validity of the single source justification for the various workstreams captured within the MSCA FA requirement and advice on testing assumptions with the market. vi. Review and provide advice on the MSCA FA contract documents and support in drafting the bespoke contract terms and conditions. vii. Support and/or drafting not covered under (i) to (vi) above in relation to the Project as the Customer may require."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b0f61e-c7f9-45ba-8cc6-93956d5d176f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2021 - 27 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b0f61e-c7f9-45ba-8cc6-93956d5d176f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b0f61e-c7f9-45ba-8cc6-93956d5d176f
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91ab8cf4-bb2a-4e99-ae28-c9357125a10f
  Redacted Call-Off Contract awarded under CCS framework RM3786

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