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title: "714291451 - Provision of Legal Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# 714291451 - Provision of Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e1c7581-8993-4ce4-a786-35f676884c16

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "714291451 - Provision of Legal Support" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the legal advisory and representation services category under CPV code 79110000. The contract has been awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP and involves legal support services spanning various regions including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. This procurement employed a selective method, sourcing from a framework agreement. The process reached its completion with the award status being active, officially published on 23rd May 2025, following the contract period beginning on 13th May 2025 and concluding on 13th May 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £110,000, reinforcing the Ministry's commitment to securing expert legal services for its operations across the specified regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large legal firms looking for governmental contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence. Although not specifically catering to SMEs or VCSEs, companies capable of providing comprehensive legal support across multiple international locations, especially those with experience in governmental contracts, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The framework agreement method prioritises companies with pre-established credentials, offering capable businesses a streamlined path to securing substantial governmental contracts, thereby fostering long-term relationships and potential for further collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Contract Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d93419-3651-4594-8db4-ae29ec0e4ef0 |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d93419-3651-4594-8db4-ae29ec0e4ef0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d93419-3651-4594-8db4-ae29ec0e4ef0
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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