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UKSAC24_0115 - Legal Support to Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 National Mission Procurement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "UKSAC24_0115 - Legal Support to Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 National Mission Procurement" under the industry category of legal services. The procurement has been executed through a call-off from the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 framework, using a selective procurement method. The contracting authority for this service is the UK Space Agency, and the successful supplier is Sharpe Pritchard LLP. The contract commenced on 27th January 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2025, with a potential extension of a further 12 months. The total value of this contract is £145,000 GBP, and it focuses on legal support for the Active Debris Removal mission, which is a national initiative.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced with space-related projects and debris removal legalities. Sharpe Pritchard LLP, being an SME, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Such procurement processes facilitate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in highly specialised niches, promoting industry-specific expertise and expanding their portfolio in public sector engagements. This project highlights the demand for expert legal advisory roles within high-tech and innovative sectors like space exploration and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSAC24_0115 - Legal Support to Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 National Mission Procurement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1. Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Agency (UKSA) has appointed Sharpe Pritchard to provide a legal support to the Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission planned procurement, via a Mini Competition under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1, Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract is for a period of approximately 3 months starting from 24th January 2025 until 31 March 2025 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1191a973-9453-4ddc-b93c-4a2070bc3c23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab771323-aa56-4054-ab71-1500278e7bcf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

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