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title: "Simmons and Simmons Legal Support - Transparency Notice"
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# Simmons and Simmons Legal Support - Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a2432c0-5997-4ba5-8836-7bf932f62a02

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "Simmons and Simmons Legal Support - Transparency Notice". This tender falls under the legal advisory services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The process was located in London, United Kingdom, and focused on services. The award stage was reached on 25th June 2025, with the contract running from 25th June to 30th September 2025. The awarded value is £32,500 GBP, and Simmons & Simmons LLP has been selected as the supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in supporting large-scale government departments like the Ministry of Defence. Although the contract is suited for large organisations, smaller firms and VCSEs would not have found it ideal due to their exclusion from the suitability criteria. However, companies operating within a similar framework agreement or interested in partnering with large legal organisations such as Simmons & Simmons LLP may find potential growth prospects in networking and collaboration opportunities arising from this contract.

## Notice

Simmons and Simmons Legal Support Transparency Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5757fd2-9baf-4ea0-bc59-69a022b62493 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMMONS & SIMMONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5757fd2-9baf-4ea0-bc59-69a022b62493

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5757fd2-9baf-4ea0-bc59-69a022b62493
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1b6460f-8d8b-4e48-8495-c82b3e854760
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