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title: "Contract Award Notice - External Legal Support"
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# Contract Award Notice - External Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d35d5ba-1e1c-4166-ba6c-f4c929b85d3a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a contracted procurement process for "External Legal Support", which involves providing legal advisory services to assist in the preparation of documents for MOD procurement. The contract, which has a total value of £126,666, was awarded to Mills & Reeve Limited and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 17 January 2022 and will conclude on 16 January 2023. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space, especially those with expertise in legal advisory services tailored to government procurement processes. Firms interested in providing comprehensive legal support and who possess the necessary qualifications can leverage this contract to build valuable relationships with the Ministry of Defence and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of external legal support to the preparation of documents for MOD procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4164b316-1ffe-4c76-9dd6-1135c16b78d7 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,666 |
| 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 | 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4164b316-1ffe-4c76-9dd6-1135c16b78d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4164b316-1ffe-4c76-9dd6-1135c16b78d7
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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