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title: "RM6179-Joint Causality and Compassionate Cell's Legal Support to Post Death Actions"
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# RM6179-Joint Causality and Compassionate Cell's Legal Support to Post Death Actions

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e9c5383-5d1f-467f-b41b-abde64f91922

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support services under the contract titled "RM6179-Joint Causality and Compassionate Cell's Legal Support to Post Death Actions". This procurement falls under the legal services category with the CPV code 79100000. The requirement was fulfilled via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework, specifically Lot 1, which covers general legal advice and services. The contract, awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP, commenced on 14th July 2025 and extends until 30th November 2027. The legal services will assist the MoD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre across various global locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was published on 3rd October 2025, following a selective procurement method.

This successful tender presents substantial opportunities for law firms, especially those that specialise in military and post-death legal advisory services. Although the contract was awarded to a large firm, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on legal services tailored to niche requirements within military operations may find similar opportunities to tender for future contracts. The MoD’s engagement under this framework indicates a demand for specialist legal expertise in handling sensitive and complex post-death legal matters. Firms with capabilities in navigating MOD-specific legal documentation, probate, family delegation, and addressing potential family conflicts could position themselves well for similar opportunities as part of the Ministry's wider legal support requirements.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice for a Call-Off Contract from the Crown Commercial Services RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework - Lot 1 General Legal Advice and Services, for the provision of legal support to the MODs Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre's Post Death Actions. The supplier will be required to provide advice on MOD Form 106 (Service Will), Letters of Delegation, Form of Delegation, Probate, Family Conflicts and and other post death legal matters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cc475f-19bf-4458-900e-013899ef9bc1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cc475f-19bf-4458-900e-013899ef9bc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cc475f-19bf-4458-900e-013899ef9bc1
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a02ed649-f402-4bdc-b19a-2f07057d7929
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/
  Call-Off Order Form

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