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title: "SSSI Ascent Screening Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67165d21-6d71-4d2b-85a8-b142ccec16df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# SSSI Ascent Screening Legal Advice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67165d21-6d71-4d2b-85a8-b142ccec16df

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the SSSI Ascent Screening Legal Advice procurement, classified under legal advisory and information services (CPV 79140000). This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £10,000 GBP, covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global locations. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 8th August 2024 and the contract period from 12th August 2024 to 30th September 2024.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the legal advisory sector, especially those with experience in providing specialised legal advice to government bodies. Companies capable of offering comprehensive, high-quality legal services would benefit from participating in similar tenders. Large-scale enterprises like FREETHS LLP, the awarded supplier in this instance, demonstrate the suitability for firms with substantial resources and capabilities to handle extensive legal requirements for high-profile clients like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Notice of awarded contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e796a2b-5cd5-4178-93e5-fef9b66c3e81 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREETHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e796a2b-5cd5-4178-93e5-fef9b66c3e81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e796a2b-5cd5-4178-93e5-fef9b66c3e81
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/800fdc2e-1d5a-4498-83ad-f64558e0da43
  n/a

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