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title: "External Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e83edc5c-e550-4795-bf13-447414172808"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2025-03-21"
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# External Legal Support

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e83edc5c-e550-4795-bf13-447414172808

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## Summary

The procurement process for "External Legal Support" has been managed by H M Revenue & Customs, headquartered in London, England. This tender falls within the Legal Services industry category. The procurement method used was a selective, call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 19th February 2025, with the contract period set from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £250,000, and it has already passed the tender and award stages, entering its active period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers, as it involves a substantial contract value of £250,000 and spans over two years. Businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive legal support to public sector organisations will find this tender particularly pertinent. The contract with H M Revenue & Customs, a major government body, provides an excellent avenue for expanding into public sector procurement and building a reputable portfolio within the legal services industry.

## Notice

Legal support required to support procurement activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819a2bd9-35bc-4ba3-83dc-63c4d39051ff |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| 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

- 21 Mar 2025 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819a2bd9-35bc-4ba3-83dc-63c4d39051ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819a2bd9-35bc-4ba3-83dc-63c4d39051ff
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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