Award

PS26013 - Outline Planning Application

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has concluded an award process under the CCS Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for legal advice and services, specifically for an outline planning application. This procurement process falls under the legal services category, and was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award status, with Mills and Reeve LLP having been selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with the award notice published on 11th March 2026. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services related to planning applications. Given its suitability for SMEs, smaller legal firms or consultancies with expertise in planning law could benefit from partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with Mills and Reeve LLP. As the buyer organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited often facilitates a range of procurement processes, indicating potential future opportunities for businesses that align with their framework agreements across various sectors in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

PS26013 - Outline Planning Application

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under CCS Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for for the provision of legal advice and services. CALL-OFF LOT: Lot 1 - Core Legal Services To offer legal advise on planning application documents and consultation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45ffea07-3bf9-4da9-97f5-ddb811e407e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd639d9-cb35-4467-9626-630067e571ed
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
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 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

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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