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title: "709496450-NSIGN-External Legal Support"
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# 709496450-NSIGN-External Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1175327-f197-4f25-9258-776b51ed9cff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the provision of external legal support for the NSIGN programme, which aims to modernise support delivery for the Royal Navy's ships and submarines. This contract falls under the industry category of Legal Advisory Services (CPV: 79111000) and is specifically tailored to support the NSIGN programme's modern, global operational needs. The contract, awarded to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, will commence on 13th March 2024 and is expected to last until 29th September 2028. The project, valued at £11,147,000, will be primarily based in the South West region of the United Kingdom and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with significant dates including the award date of 18th November 2024 and the initial tender period which closed on 27th October 2023.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services to contribute to the Royal Navy’s modernisation efforts. Companies experienced in providing innovative legal support on a global scale will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The project’s demands for advanced methodologies, tools, and techniques in support delivery offer a platform for large firms to showcase their expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not the primary targets for this contract, large-scale legal firms can leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth and long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Global, Modern, Ready Royal Navy will be sustained in its operations by an optimised support model and transformed support enterprise, delivering a paradigm shift in availability. To enable this vision, the Navy must have a regime to deliver modern, global platform support to Ships and Submarines. NSIGN will require suppliers to provide further modernisation of the methodologies, tools, and techniques of Support delivery. Furthermore, it will require this delivery on a global scale to enable the persistent engagement and agile operations of our future fleet. The requirement for external Legal Services is to provide support during the distinct programme phases of NSIGN. We will be placing a new contract starting March 2024 for external Legal Support for an initial duration of 56 months (4 years 8 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0642bd05-ad08-4560-b566-fe21d4ba1d10 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,147,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS32 8JH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0642bd05-ad08-4560-b566-fe21d4ba1d10
- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0642bd05-ad08-4560-b566-fe21d4ba1d10
- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0642bd05-ad08-4560-b566-fe21d4ba1d10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0642bd05-ad08-4560-b566-fe21d4ba1d10
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df8844fe-292d-4737-b296-e17414d4c8eb
  n/a

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