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title: "Legal support services"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Legal support services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b38da6f5-3603-41db-b062-8315d3ad7216

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Legal support services" contract, conducted by the Met Office, focused on providing legal services under the NEPO513 framework. This tender falls under the Legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and involves a selective procurement method in the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract location is primarily in Exeter, England, with the relevant postal code being EX1 3PB. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total award value of £260,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed with the award notice published on 16th May 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those looking to expand their government contract portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find the framework alignment beneficial given the specific suitability requirements stated. The call-off nature from the NEPO513 framework provides businesses that are already part of or can join relevant frameworks an advantage. Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, a large firm known for its expertise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for well-established legal firms to engage in significant public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of legal services. Awarded under NEPO513 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165fa565-4ac3-4bd0-9fff-4d535079aac0 |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165fa565-4ac3-4bd0-9fff-4d535079aac0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165fa565-4ac3-4bd0-9fff-4d535079aac0
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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