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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, concluding a direct award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, specifically RM6360 Lot 1 for Core Legal Services for UK Research and Innovation. The awarded contract, titled "The provisions of Legal Advice," falls under the legal services industry category, with a total value of £15,000. The procurement was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates include the contract period from 20th July 2026 to 3rd August 2026, with the award notice published on 23rd July 2026. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large legal services firms, as evidenced by the award to Burgess Salmon LLP. Businesses suited for similar future opportunities are those capable of delivering core legal services and possessing the credentials to engage in framework agreements like RM6360. Although this opportunity was identified for large businesses, there is a suitability interest in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), indicating a potential for diverse business participation in similar future tenders. Engaging in such frameworks could enhance a firm's reputation and potentially lead to more significant opportunities within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The provisions of Legal Advice

Notice Description

****Please note this an award notice, not a call for competition.**** This procurement is being concluded as a Direct Award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6360 Lot 1- Core Legal Services for UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4567b90e-a910-4eac-b032-cc1624bbafab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd796284-b8fb-475d-b33b-9bfbfa441e39
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BURGESS SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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