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title: "Contract for Legal Advisor Support for 2nd Generation UKSAR"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2020-04-16"
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# Contract for Legal Advisor Support for 2nd Generation UKSAR

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59eac6ec-89a3-4771-a532-26ef6380c8d3

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Legal Advisor Support for 2nd Generation UKSAR," focusing on procuring legal consultancy services. This contract, worth £1,429,000, falls under the category of legal advisory services (CPV 79111000) and spans from 24 February 2020 to 23 February 2024. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 16 April 2020, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 23 February 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in public procurement and government contracts. As the contract supports the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in replacing essential UK Search and Rescue services, firms with a strong legal background, especially in maritime regulations or emergency services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities in this evolving sector.

## Notice

To procure legal consultancy to support the MCA in its procurement of a contract to replace the current contracted UK Search and Rescue services from 2023 ("UKSAR2G).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9ac788-abf7-4e0e-a28b-d70ce45e7340 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,429,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,429,000 |
| 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 | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Apr 2020 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9ac788-abf7-4e0e-a28b-d70ce45e7340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9ac788-abf7-4e0e-a28b-d70ce45e7340
  16th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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