Award

Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Feb 2024 at 13:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for Legal Services related to the Norwich Research Park development in Norwich, England. The contract, with a value of £30,000, was awarded on 29th January 2024 and is valid until 31st March 2025. The procurement method was a direct award from a Framework, and the contracting authority can be reached via email at professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk or telephone at 01793 867005. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage in supporting the legal and regulatory requirements of the new development at Norwich Research Park. Businesses that specialise in legal services, especially those with experience in life sciences and compliance, are well-suited to compete. The contract involves providing guidance to the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and ensuring commercial best practices within the development programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the NHSCS Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services. Agreement Reference Number: 5324-4903 Brief Description of Requirement The focus in this specification is on the Norwich Research (NRP or Park). The aim is, through the new development, to provide more laboratory and office space enabling new life sciences companies and for existing companies to grow. The Aims and objectives are to support and provide guidance to BBSRC and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and best commercial practice in relation to the new development on the campus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5246b867-bf4a-4bea-aaf3-3e6b55f758c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65622084-d2d9-4ff9-94d1-308da8e94d64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from a Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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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

WOMBLE BOND & DICKINSON

Further Information

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