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title: "DARC Legal Support"
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# DARC Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5dfab18-650f-44c6-870e-1c82313fe634

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DARC Legal Support" contract involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services, with a focus on providing legal advice and support. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage being the Award phase. The contract period is set from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main locations of the contract include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The final award for this contract was announced on 8th December 2025, with a total value of £56,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such organisations. Companies with expertise in legal advisory services could leverage this contract to establish or expand their portfolios within public sector frameworks. As the procurement is part of the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, businesses experienced with this framework are especially well-placed to participate. The partnership with the Ministry of Defence may also present further opportunities for growth and networking within public sector circles.

## Notice

This notice is to announce the award of a framework call-off contract 715718469 for the provision of legal advice and support services via the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework agreement. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest. This notice publishes the contract for transparency. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87201ab6-139e-48bc-a0fa-ac270cf838d7 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87201ab6-139e-48bc-a0fa-ac270cf838d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87201ab6-139e-48bc-a0fa-ac270cf838d7
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4298aa79-949e-4b62-a089-5654e5ac6c6e
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