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PS26097 - ET Claim- NS v UKRI

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 May 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26097 - ET Claim- NS v UKRI" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in England. This process falls under the industry category of Legal Services, specifically classified as CPV code 79100000. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with a contract awarded to Dac Beachcroft LLP. The procurement was concluded as a direct award under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th April 2026, and the contract period running from 15th April 2026 to 24th March 2028. The consultancy services are required for an Employment Tribunal case involving UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with service delivery expected at the location indicated by postal code CB3 0ET.

This procurement presents opportunities for companies specialising in legal consultancy services, particularly those experienced with Employment Tribunal cases. Given that the process was selective and aimed at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), businesses that are adept at providing specialised legal support and possess a background in public sector legal frameworks would be well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Although this specific tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities may enable specialised legal businesses to engage in public sector projects and expand their client base within governmental and research institutions.

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Notice Title

PS26097 - ET Claim- NS v UKRI

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a requirement to engage consultancy support for an Employment Tribunal case.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a42748a-f403-4b0d-81ef-faabb6315d63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e32802-d1eb-4669-a9a3-7316ed801eac
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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