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title: "715693454- CAVS Legal Support"
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# 715693454- CAVS Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d5f544e-6c7e-4ccc-8c18-689e853a058f

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, involving a call-off contract titled "715693454- CAVS Legal Support" within the legal services industry category. This contract is located in London, United Kingdom, and was carried out using a selective procurement method under the CCS Framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel. The total contract value amounts to £150,000 excluding VAT, with the contract having commenced on 17th October 2025 and set to expire on 31st March 2026. The procurement has progressed to the award stage as of 5th February 2026, engaging DLA Piper UK LLP as the legal service supplier.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large legal service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, specifically in legal support services for government projects. DLA Piper UK LLP, already a successful bidder, exemplifies the type of large-scale, established firms that are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although smaller and voluntary sector enterprises were not deemed suitable for this particular contract, large firms with comprehensive legal expertise and a strong presence in the UK market would benefit from similar future opportunities. The Ministry of Defence, a major government buyer, offers a predictable and potentially recurrent source of business, providing growth potential for suppliers within its procurement framework.

## Notice

The call-off contract commenced on 17th Oct 2025 with an expiry date of 31st March 2026. The total contract value is up to PS150,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award was offered under CCS Framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301d367b-be44-4fb4-8270-17df3ddad962 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301d367b-be44-4fb4-8270-17df3ddad962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301d367b-be44-4fb4-8270-17df3ddad962
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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