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title: "The Provision of External Legal Support for MS2022"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c346c95-946d-430a-b8d1-c384584e4b4c"
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# The Provision of External Legal Support for MS2022

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c346c95-946d-430a-b8d1-c384584e4b4c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking external legal support for their MS2022 initiative, with a contract value of £2,916,666 GBP. This tender falls under the category of legal services, specifically delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method, allowing participation through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2019, and the contract commenced on 13th May 2019, lasting until 31st May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those that can provide specialised legal services related to government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio with government contracts may find this opportunity appealing, as it aims to address legal needs associated with government operations. Competitors should be familiar with public procurement processes and possess relevant experience to effectively engage with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Provision of External Legal Support for MS2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11885cc5-4127-41c4-a64a-04d3f3224364 |
| 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 | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,916,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,916,666 |
| 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 | PO1 3LU |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 16 May 2019 at 12:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11885cc5-4127-41c4-a64a-04d3f3224364
- 16 May 2019 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11885cc5-4127-41c4-a64a-04d3f3224364

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11885cc5-4127-41c4-a64a-04d3f3224364
  16th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b52fdd9-b010-4824-a1ca-0eff300c8f20
  Order Form

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