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Overseas Territories Legal Services

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Buyer Address: 105 Commercial Road, Southampton, UKJ32, SO15 1EG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
137200.0 GBP
Published
22 May 2025, 08:31
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Knightwood Legal
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This requirement enables the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme to secure legal advice and drafting of national maritime legislation for the UKs Overseas Territories (OTs) to ensure compliance with, and implementation of, International Maritime Obligations and its Conventions.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Programme - Overseas Territories Legal Services

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