Scope
Reference
TCA 3/7/1807
Description
This requirement 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.
Contract 1. Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Programme - Overseas Territories Legal Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £137,200 excluding VAT
- £164,640 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 June 2025
Contract dates
- 7 June 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 9 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The Contracting authority considers that performance could not appropriately be assessed using KPIs.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This provision is required to secure legal advice and drafting national legislation for the MCA's Maritime Obligations Programme to aid the UK Overseas Territories in meeting legal compliance with international obligations.
The MCA intends to use the Direct Award procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the services only being supplied by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons.
Previous procurement activity identified that Maritime legal expertise with understanding of the legislative structures of the Overseas Territories is a niche requirement and not widely available within this sector. The buying authorities understanding is that no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Retaining the same service provider also ensures continuity and provides consistent advice as the Programme's enters its final phase.
Supplier
Knightwood Legal
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZC-8615-GMNZ
12 Yewberry Way
Eastleigh
SO53 4PE
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom
Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government