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UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Jun 2025 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed the award stage of its procurement process titled "UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE". This contract pertains to legal services linked to mobility within the industry category of legal services, specifically in London, United Kingdom. The tender's value is £20,000, with the contract period spanning from 8 May 2025 to 7 May 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Other," and the award was published on 6 June 2025. UKRI operates from Polaris House in Swindon and can be contacted for procurement queries at corporateprocurement@ukri.org.

This procurement opportunity presents a specialised niche for growth for large legal firms able to provide expert legal advice specifically on matters related to mobility. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations like DLA Piper, who was awarded this contract, stand to benefit from the extended contract duration, encouraging sustained engagement and further business opportunities in legal services across public sector initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for firms with expertise in these services to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE

Notice Description

Legal services relating to mobility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16a83568-d780-4f46-b281-bd829ef0c5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eabee7c-f50e-42d5-89e8-331a85010b27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2027 1-2 years
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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