Award

PS24248 - Legal Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for the provision of legal support under the title "PS24248 - Legal Support". The process, classified under the "Legal services" industry category (CPV: 79100000), was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM6179 CCS Legal Services Panel Lot 2 framework agreement. This award notice indicates that the procurement stage is complete. The contractual period for this service will run from 21 November 2024 to 31 December 2024, with work to be delivered in Swindon (postal code SN2 1SZ). Key dates include the tender end date on 7 November 2024 and the award date on 18 November 2024. The contract is valued at £90,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing high-level legal advice and conducting due diligence in commercial negotiations. SMEs are particularly suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria which favour small and medium enterprises. The successful bidder, Ashurst LLP, is a prime example of an SME that benefitted from this opportunity. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses diversify their client portfolio, gain experience in public sector projects, and enhance their reputation in the legal industry.

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Notice Title

PS24248 - Legal Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6179 CCS Legal Services Panel Lot 2 Brief Description of Requirement This work will involve providing legal advice and conducting legal due diligence to support HMG as part of commercial negotiations with a company and to represent and protect HMG interests to ensure the investment delivers value to the taxpayer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf0a7ce-e798-447e-aaa6-67f42c262806
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a655b2e2-0a40-4e7b-bb72-84f7b075b91b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

ASHURST

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