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title: "External Legal Support for The IMA"
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# External Legal Support for The IMA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9cf0ca0-be00-4048-81db-0e2847eb735b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a procurement process for "External Legal Support for The IMA" in the legal services industry. This tender, with a total value of £1,200,000, is classified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79100000. The procurement method used is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2022 and will run until 1st June 2024, with the tender period closing on 31st May 2022. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services, particularly those with experience in providing support for public organisations. As the contract has already been awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP, participants who are adequately trained and equipped in legal frameworks relevant to government agencies could benefit from future similar tenders in the sector. Being well-versed in compliance and public procurement processes will also be advantageous for businesses looking to engage with the Ministry of Justice or similar buyers in the future.

## Notice

External Legal Support for The IMA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e923c7-cecb-4e77-a3f8-9f6d49adf889 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 JUSTICE |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e923c7-cecb-4e77-a3f8-9f6d49adf889

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e923c7-cecb-4e77-a3f8-9f6d49adf889
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd31a662-b644-4971-bc66-e34eeed7a9a3
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