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title: "Contract Award - Call from RM6179 - Provision of Legal Services to support the COVID 19 Public Inquiry"
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# Contract Award - Call from RM6179 - Provision of Legal Services to support the COVID 19 Public Inquiry

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4e28785-bf8f-49d6-98a2-d68094fab24d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services to support the COVID-19 Public Inquiry through a call-off from the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Framework. The contract value is £3,427,200 in GBP, with a contract period from 15th May 2023 to 31st August 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on 1st May 2023. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Gloucester, England, engaged Dentons UK and Middle East LLP as the supplier.

This contract award presents an opportunity for legal services providers to support the MOD and the Government Legal Department with the COVID-19 Public Inquiry. Businesses in the legal services industry who are adept at working within a framework agreement context and providing specialised legal support would find this tender suitable. The contract's focus on legal services and its association with a significant public inquiry make it a compelling opportunity for businesses looking to grow and contribute to critical government initiatives.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice for a Call-Off from the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Framework for the Provision of Legal Services to support MOD and the Government Legal Department with the COVID 19 Public Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992220fe-71ae-47f8-b840-de9df4330736 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,427,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,427,200 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992220fe-71ae-47f8-b840-de9df4330736

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992220fe-71ae-47f8-b840-de9df4330736
  19th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41057d56-582b-4b3f-8aab-52bf4c76d20b
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/
  Copy of Call-Off Order Form

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