--- title: "HOCSCM800014/7-1 - Professional Legal Services - VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-21" --- # HOCSCM800014/7-1 - Professional Legal Services - VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1c17b97-1ffc-4f3d-aca6-0f9699486a4c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence seeks professional legal services under the title "HOCSCM800014/7-1 - Professional Legal Services - VTN" for the Type 26 Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, European regions, and British Oversea Territories. Currently at the tender stage, the procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd December 2024 and the contract period from 13th March 2025 to 13th March 2030. The estimated value of the contract amendment is £1,461,136, contributing to an overall procurement value of £2,631,625 GBP. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-level professional legal services in the defence sector. Firms with expertise in managing complex and long-term contracts, particularly in defence and security sectors, would be well-suited to compete. The continuity needed for the Type 26 Programme means that businesses experienced in providing sustained, knowledgeable support would greatly benefit from participating in this tender. While the Ministry of Defence considers Linklaters LLP as the preferred provider due to their extensive experience with the ongoing contract, other qualified legal service providers might find growth opportunities in establishing their credibility for future tenders of a similar scale and complexity. ## Notice The Secretary of State for Defence intends to extend the extant Legal Services Contract with Linklaters LLP for the provision of Professional Legal Services for the Type 26 Programme for a duration of 5 years from March 2025. The estimated value of the amendment is PS1,461,136. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. The Authority currently operates CONTRACT NO SHIPACQ036 - MANUFACTURE PHASE CONTRACT RELATING TO THE TYPE 26 PROGRAMME. Linklaters LLP is the current provider of the services required to manage the Type 26 programme and as such they have the knowledge and expertise to provide a continuing service. The Authority's view is that Linklaters LLP are the only providers who can provide the continuity & expertise required because as the sole provider of legal services to Type 26 since the beginning of this complex contract, only Linklaters LLP has the appropriate expertise, knowledge and appreciation of the extensive understanding of the services required concerning the Programme and can provide continuity without any disruption. Utilising another provider will be detrimental to the Authority, as there would be an unacceptable burden with an alternative provider having to take time & build their competency & knowledge of the contract before they can provide help. With the pressing nature of the risks & support the programme needs at this crucial time in T26; the Authority cannot afford to expose ourselves to these additional risks of time & effort & can rightly mitigate through extending the extant Linklaters LLP contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6103af6a-388f-4bb7-9397-1f4053c71634 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,631,625 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6103af6a-388f-4bb7-9397-1f4053c71634 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6103af6a-388f-4bb7-9397-1f4053c71634 21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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