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title: "Legal Services for Scotland CF CAN"
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# Legal Services for Scotland CF CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b93ea4e7-2f7a-4b25-9921-ae1ba4cb929d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a call-off contract (Contract No. 709640450) to Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP for the provision of legal services in Scotland under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services, Lot 2b Framework. This contract, valued at £5,500,000, will run from 10th September 2024 to 4th September 2028. The primary aim is to handle MOD litigated compensation claims in Scotland, encompassing employer's liability, third party motor, uninsured loss recovery, and non-sensitive public liability claims. The procurement method followed a selective process via a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is now complete, having been awarded on 4th September 2024. Key locations include Scotland within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in a wide range of legal services, including child law, court of protection, debt recovery, education law, employment law, healthcare, intellectual property, licensing, litigation/dispute resolution, mental health law, pensions, planning and environment, primary care, property and construction, and social housing. Firms possessing expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence, especially in the public sector. The contract ensures steady work and a guaranteed fee structure, thus presenting a growth opportunity for suitable firms.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a call-off contract (Contract No. 709640450) to Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services, Lot 2b Framework, for the provision of Legal Services in Scotland. The contract will run from 10th September 2024 to 4th September 2028, in line with the allowable maximum duration under the Framework and it will be available for call-off by business units across the department. However, most of the legal work will be handling MOD litigated compensation claims in Scotland covering employer's liability, third party motor, uninsured loss recovery and non-sensitive public liability claims in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules. The supplier will be paid an hourly rate for legal fees depending on the grade of the solicitor or legal professional working on the case. The supplier is required to provide legal services in the following areas: - Child Law - Court of Protection - Debt Recovery - Education - Law Employment - Healthcare - Intellectual Property - Licensing - Litigation / Dispute Resolution - Mental Health Law - Pensions - Planning and Environment - Primary Care - Property and Construction - Social Housing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26fbe425-7947-4f52-8840-1e6ebc526b1f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26fbe425-7947-4f52-8840-1e6ebc526b1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26fbe425-7947-4f52-8840-1e6ebc526b1f
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4aad9ff9-31f9-4b42-8305-8eba8f49f629
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/522bb0fa-5fdc-42bd-b35c-a3b301ff32c2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c8aef23-6ff9-4ef4-b74c-8a9d24cfdad0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abe070f4-e1ae-4046-99dd-a85d2552b4e1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7abdec7-5031-462e-af3e-3c9538e44667
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f4c3e15-1580-4ac9-bebd-f143dabbd72c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cccdc76b-fd3e-46f2-86a2-e809ae1a8926
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac942dd5-74f1-404a-88dd-f5a776e2f2a8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0dacb67-5cf7-42ea-a5fc-498f260979af
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4f8bc6a-7fa0-474c-b98a-62a2cf26dbb2
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