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title: "Provision of External Legal Support on the Future Maritime Support Programme"
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# Provision of External Legal Support on the Future Maritime Support Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00e2b61-27b6-48e7-ad7f-7ac17db9e19d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of External Legal Support on the Future Maritime Support Programme" for legal services. The contract, valued at £2,291,666 GBP, involves providing legal support and advice post-contract award. The procurement method used was selective, where the contract was called off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from July 29, 2022, to July 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on July 1, 2022. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the key contracting authority in this process.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in providing support within complex contractual frameworks, may find this tender well-suited for competition. With a substantial contract value, this opportunity can potentially drive business growth for successful bidders. Understanding the specific legal requirements of the Future Maritime Support Programme will be crucial for firms aiming to participate and secure this contract.

## Notice

Legal support and advice across the FMSP suite of contracts (post contract award).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4e4cac-64ba-4721-89ab-cdff6b53832e |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,291,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,291,666 |
| 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 | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2022 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4e4cac-64ba-4721-89ab-cdff6b53832e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4e4cac-64ba-4721-89ab-cdff6b53832e
  30th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2825061-32fb-4809-8d76-ce6809d8803b
  Publication of redacted Order Form- Schedule 6 of Framework RM 6179 for Transparency purposes.

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