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title: "External Legal Support for the Procurement of the Digital and IT Professional Services Framework"
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published: "2021-06-10"
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# External Legal Support for the Procurement of the Digital and IT Professional Services Framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fb47f3a-24e1-4106-af88-e31eac8b1aa9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the "External Legal Support for the Procurement of the Digital and IT Professional Services Framework." This contract, categorised under IT services (CPV code: 72000000), was awarded on 20 April 2021, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £83,096 and spans from 20 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. The principal delivery address for this service is located in Corsham, England, with the tender having progressed to the award stage as of 10 June 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and IT consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, as the Ministry of Defence values their participation. Firms that can provide legal drafting support, IT guidance, and transition management will find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their portfolio within the government sector.

## Notice

Provision of external legal support for the Digital and IT Professional Services Framework (DIPS), advice and support in drafting the Terms and Conditions, Invitation to Tender (ITT) guidance, and transition agreement to novate the Framework to Crown Commercial Services (CCS) at the two year anniversary and any other concerns/issues that arise during the relevant stages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bd5f6-5351-4a5b-9f44-d5369fb5ff12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,096 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bd5f6-5351-4a5b-9f44-d5369fb5ff12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bd5f6-5351-4a5b-9f44-d5369fb5ff12
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64754159-949f-41a1-9a0d-66997d909d81
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a304ad94-fd5e-4723-a102-fc4b8443ca4a

## Provenance

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