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title: "Gowlings Legal Services"
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# Gowlings Legal Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88550cce-d1d7-40c0-9d62-cf07fe4b7c9b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence seeking legal services under the title "Gowlings Legal Services". This contract falls within the legal services industry category and is based in Lichfield, England, with a total value of £50,000. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off contract from the CCS Framework RM3786, and the contract was awarded on 5th August 2020. The contract period commenced on the same date and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender period for submissions concluded on 4th August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in English law. Businesses that can provide general legal advice and are capable of competing for government contracts will find this information valuable. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence could lead to further opportunities in related sectors, allowing businesses in the legal field to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

For the provision of general legal services relating to English Law. Additional information: call-off contract from CCS Framework RM3786 - General Legal Advice Services - Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33d5843-0443-487b-b707-12c4f67d5271 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | GOWLINGS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33d5843-0443-487b-b707-12c4f67d5271

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33d5843-0443-487b-b707-12c4f67d5271
  13th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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