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title: "Project ZODIAC Legal Support"
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# Project ZODIAC Legal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5156fc0-15a2-48a8-9e3b-bd21c1776609

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Legal Support to the ZODIAC programme to Mills & Reeve LLP via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract, titled "Project ZODIAC Legal Support," falls under the services category with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 19, 2024, to March 29, 2024, with a tender period ending on January 18, 2024. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, initiated this award in January 2024.

This contract award presents an opportunity for legal service providers capable of offering support to government programmes. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, specifically in the South West region of the United Kingdom, may find this tender suitable for their growth. The contract, awarded through a framework agreement, showcases the Ministry of Defence's procurement approach and commitment to contracting efficiency. Understanding the tender process and key dates can help businesses align their capabilities with the requirements of public procurement opportunities like this one.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice (CAN) relates to the direct award of Legal Services from Mills & Reeve via the RM6179 Legal Services Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for the provision of Legal Support to the ZODIAC programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8663c3b-6492-4a6b-90bb-bacb379f5057 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8663c3b-6492-4a6b-90bb-bacb379f5057

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8663c3b-6492-4a6b-90bb-bacb379f5057
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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