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title: "715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy"
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# 715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ff131d-b91a-48ff-a957-1fa700c038b5

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, involved a tender titled "715735485 - Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy". The focus was on delivering legal advocacy services, categorised under legal advisory services (CPV code: 79111000). This contract, valued at £310,250, applies to multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP on 7th July 2026, with the contract period running until 5th August 2027. This tender has been completed, with the award notice published on 14th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses that specialise in legal advisory services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations given the requirements and procurement approach adopted. Companies that have the expertise to offer robust independent legal advocacy can leverage such government contracts to expand their business footprint globally. The extensive geographical requirement underlines a potential for reaching diverse markets and demographics, fostering both national and international business development.

## Notice

Pilot & Design Independent Legal Advocacy -The Supplier shall provide an ILA pilot design and perform the Contract to deliver legal guidance to any complainant of a sexual offence, whether a Service person or civilian aged 18 or over.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a7f1d-40e0-4c59-bb87-442d954e58db |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 5 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,250 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a7f1d-40e0-4c59-bb87-442d954e58db
- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33905c9-3d1d-4875-ae4c-7d4673d00926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a7f1d-40e0-4c59-bb87-442d954e58db
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33905c9-3d1d-4875-ae4c-7d4673d00926
  1st April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60942
  For Transparency Notice Purposes Only
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7972a893-c17a-4a16-a7d8-0d678cb88926
  REDACTED copy of Contract 715735485 for the Provision of Pilot Design Independent Legal Advocacy

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