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title: "External Legal Support for SSL-I"
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# External Legal Support for SSL-I

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6196f17-9f4b-47ba-af70-0b9206b131d7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for External Legal Support for SSL-I to Simmons & Simmons. The contract, classified under legal services, has a value of GBP 1,100,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 3, 2023, to January 1, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 27, 2023. The contract will be carried out in Abbey Wood, Bristol, postcode BS34 8JH, South West, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides business growth potential for legal service providers. Businesses experienced in providing legal services, particularly in the CPV category of legal services, may find this tender suitable. The Ministry of Defence's contract with Simmons & Simmons presents an opportunity for large-scale legal service providers to compete. Interested businesses should note the specific contract period from April 3, 2023, to January 1, 2024, and the selective procurement method used.

## Notice

Contract award notice for legal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c3324-7a8d-4853-b3e8-acbc74279970 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c3324-7a8d-4853-b3e8-acbc74279970

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c3324-7a8d-4853-b3e8-acbc74279970
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/219643020187B8BE80B1
  External Legal Support RM6179 Call Off Contract

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