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Legal Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Legal Support" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This process, marked as an award notice rather than a call for competition, involved the provision of legal services under the Legal Services Panel RM6179, Lot 1, for general legal advice and services. The contract was awarded through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The contract period is set to commence on 28th November 2025 and terminate on 27th November 2026, with the supplier being Burges Salmon Solicitors. The award was finalised on 28th November 2025, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal consulting and advisory services with expertise in dealing with framework agreement processes. Companies that can offer comprehensive legal services suited for call-off contracts within the specified category may find competitive advantage in similar procurement opportunities. The tender demonstrates a preference for entities, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating an inclusive procurement strategy aimed at supporting diverse business types. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and expand its portfolio in the legal and consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Legal Services Panel RM6179 for the provision of legal advice and services, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services. Brief Description of Requirement. Legal Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fc147b1-5bd6-4989-b816-deef81a5ed59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b815e354-ab68-42f2-8076-2057066aaec0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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

BURGES SALMON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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