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UKSBS Employment Legal Advice

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Aug 2025 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "UKSBS Employment Legal Advice" project, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focused on legal services with the award decision finalised on 28th July 2025. The awarded contract, valued initially at £13,500 with potential escalation up to £113,500 excluding VAT, was secured by DAC Beachcroft LLP through a selective procurement method, specifically a direct award via CCS framework RM6179 - Legal Services Framework Lot 1. The services will be delivered in Swindon, England, beginning on 29th July 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The procurement process is now in the Award stage, confirming the successful completion of tender evaluations and contract allocation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly large-scale firms capable of partnering with government procurement frameworks. SMEs were also considered suitable for this framework, although DAC Beachcroft LLP was eventually selected. Businesses with expertise in employment legal advice are prime candidates for similar future opportunities, allowing for potential growth through increased government collaboration. Such engagements can bolster a company’s portfolio, enhance industry credibility, and expand its market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS Employment Legal Advice

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE OF AN AWARDED CONTRACT AND IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This requirement is for the provision of legal employment advice. This has been awarded via a direct award to DAC Beachcroft LLP against CCS framework RM6179 - Legal Services Framework Lot 1. The value of this requirement is an initial PS13,500 ex VAT with the contingency included up to a value of PS113,500 ex VAT however there is no commitment to utilise this contingency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9a4f0f-0053-4b24-8e06-be9dce03649d
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
£113,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporatecommercial@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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