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title: "Awarded Contract - External Legal Support - Future Defence Soft FM"
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# Awarded Contract - External Legal Support - Future Defence Soft FM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe0d386-0861-416e-8c2a-ea61a34a9c5d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for External Legal Support under the Future Defence Soft FM Programme. This procurement involved legal advisory services, with a contract value of £416,666.66 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from January 23, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, England. The tender closed on December 2, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in advising on defence programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are highlighted as suitable to participate. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Mills & Reeve being the current supplier. Businesses interested in supporting defence-related projects and having expertise in legal advisory services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The provision of legal services to support the Ministry of Defence ("MoD") in relation to the Future Defence Soft Facilities Management (DEF SFM) Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40043d5c-1f8c-4b4b-8c7e-1e1f22d40be2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,666 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2023 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40043d5c-1f8c-4b4b-8c7e-1e1f22d40be2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40043d5c-1f8c-4b4b-8c7e-1e1f22d40be2
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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