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title: "External Legal Assistance for Puma Support - RM3786 Crown Commercial"
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# External Legal Assistance for Puma Support - RM3786 Crown Commercial

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd75410-ac9f-4ced-8f9b-a522d932d2f7

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has successfully completed a procurement process for "External Legal Assistance for Puma Support" under the Crown Commercial framework agreement RM3786. This contract, valued at £50,000 and focused on legal advisory services, was awarded to MILLS & REEVE LLP and is active from 13 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, with the relevant tender period having concluded on 12 October 2021. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their footprint in the legal services sector. Given the nature of the contract, businesses that offer specialised legal advice or support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with frameworks such as the one utilised for this procurement could further enhance opportunities for other legal firms seeking to work with governmental entities.

## Notice

External Legal Assistance for Puma Support directly awarded under Crown Commercial General Legal Advice Services Framework Agreement ID RM3786

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cc8a5c-1840-425d-b15d-da2b8790cb4a |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2021 - 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 8 Dec 2021 at 08:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cc8a5c-1840-425d-b15d-da2b8790cb4a
- 8 Dec 2021 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cc8a5c-1840-425d-b15d-da2b8790cb4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cc8a5c-1840-425d-b15d-da2b8790cb4a
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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