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title: "ODYSSEY Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69699f19-2d2d-4cab-9bbb-2e60a04971d8"
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published: "2024-08-16"
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# ODYSSEY Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69699f19-2d2d-4cab-9bbb-2e60a04971d8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process for the ODYSSEY Legal Support services, resulting in an award to Mills & Reeve LLP. The procurement was carried out via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework, with the contract period set from 14 July 2024 to 14 July 2025. This procurement, categorised under 'Legal advisory services,' has a total value of £180,000 and is geographically focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 13 July 2024 and the contract award date on 16 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in public sector legal support. Although the awarded contract was selective and targeted large firms like Mills & Reeve LLP, businesses equipped to provide high-quality legal advisory services could position themselves for similar future opportunities through CCS frameworks. The Ministry of Defence’s continued reliance on specialised legal expertise for its programmes suggests a consistent demand for competent firms in this sector.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice (CAN) relates to the direct award of Legal Services from Mills & Reeve via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for the provision of Legal Support to the ODYSSEY programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5609c0a4-7083-4711-827c-afa4d24f3c73 |
| 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 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 16 Aug 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5609c0a4-7083-4711-827c-afa4d24f3c73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5609c0a4-7083-4711-827c-afa4d24f3c73
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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