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title: "External Legal Support to MOD NEC Contract"
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# External Legal Support to MOD NEC Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ab44f1f-e058-4f5a-84f4-c6d4f9080eaa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Support to MOD NEC Contract," falling under the Legal advisory services industry category. The project called for legal support and advice to assist in drafting and reviewing procurement documentation for a MOD NEC project, covering regions including the West Midlands and London in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 16th September 2024 and the contract period running from 16th January 2025 to 16th January 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 40,000, was awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for legal firms experienced in providing advisory services, especially those proficient in handling public sector procurement documentation. The MOD's utilisation of a framework agreement for selective procurement signifies high standards and the need for expert support, thus favouring well-established legal service providers over smaller SMEs or VCSEs. Companies specialising in legal advisory with a robust track record in government contracts would be best suited to compete for similar opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Legal support and advice to assist activities regarding drafting and reviewing procurement documentation for a MOD NEC project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e79b3cd-c3b4-47b7-937e-3709ee768c94 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e79b3cd-c3b4-47b7-937e-3709ee768c94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e79b3cd-c3b4-47b7-937e-3709ee768c94
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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