Defence Legal Advocacy Pilot Procurement

Contracts Finder - Open Opportunities

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Ministry of Defence has published a procurement notice for an Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA) pilot worth £310,250. The 12-month pilot runs from June 2026 to May 2027. The contract is a call-off from a framework agreement and is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with applications closing on 28 April 2026.

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What changed

The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for an Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA) pilot through Contracts Finder. The contract has an estimated value of £310,250 and a 12-month duration from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. Procurement reference is tender_515271/1565019. The procedure is a call-off from a framework agreement.

Legal professionals and advisory firms interested in this government contract opportunity must submit bids via Contracts Finder by 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm. Suppliers should ensure they can deliver legal advocacy services meeting MOD requirements for the full 12-month pilot period. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply as the contract is designated suitable for these business types.

What to do next

Register on Contracts Finder portal if not already registered
Review MOD Statement of Requirements and framework agreement terms
Submit bid before 28 April 2026 closing deadline

Source document (simplified)

Published date: 1 April 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 28 April 2026, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

Legal advisory services - 79111000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£310,250

Procurement reference

tender_515271/1565019

Published date

1 April 2026

Closing date

28 April 2026

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 June 2026

Contract end date

31 May 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

What is a call-off from a framework agreement? A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

For Transparency purposes:

The MOD is issuing a Statement of Requirements to procure a Supplier who will deliver an Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA) pilot for 12 months from 01 June 2026,