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title: "External Legal Support for the Defence Strategic Radio Service"
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# External Legal Support for the Defence Strategic Radio Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05cb8b1-8cbd-4128-a759-4f6713581173

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "External Legal Support for the Defence Strategic Radio Service" to Burges Salmon LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £20,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 20, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024. The location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those well-versed in procurement law, subsidies, public law, and other related matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, and interested businesses should take note of the specific restrictions and requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence in the tender description.

## Notice

On-going estate management work following the award of the Defence Strategic Radio Services (DSRS) contract in 2021, to include agreement of new licences, termination of existing sub-leases and associated litigation support. The Buyer is entitled to 2 hours of free initial consultation and legal advice with each Order in accordance with Paragraph 5.2 of Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). The Supplier shall not, except where expressly authorised by the MoD Legal Advisers, advise on any of the following matters: * Procurement law * Subsidies * Public Law * SSCR * TUPE * IPR * Insurance (to be provided by Willis)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520bd7c8-e0d3-4cf3-9512-3f598fa6503c |
| 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 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520bd7c8-e0d3-4cf3-9512-3f598fa6503c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520bd7c8-e0d3-4cf3-9512-3f598fa6503c
  19th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60d7e011-9ee0-433d-a984-24f166bab376

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