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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CSM Legal Assistance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4d09fc5-2651-4fcd-8126-86e1cc206db1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CSM Legal Assistance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d09fc5-2651-4fcd-8126-86e1cc206db1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process for "CSM Legal Assistance", classified under business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £416,666.67, is centred in London, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The tender was called off from a framework agreement and was primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The award was officially published on 13th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services and related fields to partner with a major government entity. SMEs, in particular, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing a substantial presence in governmental procurements. The involvement of a highly reputed organisation like the Ministry of Defence could serve as a substantial credential for participating businesses. The procurement through a selective method indicates a competitive bidding process, favouring businesses with a proven track record and specialised service offerings.

## Notice

CSM Legal Assistance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e041f502-faed-4e31-9f1e-f3ccd1276dca |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,666 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e041f502-faed-4e31-9f1e-f3ccd1276dca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e041f502-faed-4e31-9f1e-f3ccd1276dca
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12b05737-5fd6-4219-b0bb-ef4a4dc4b60a
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