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PS25044 - Belgium litigation and pensions

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "PS25044 - Belgium litigation and pensions." This contract falls under the industry category of Legal advisory and information services, pertaining specifically to complex financial and legal matters. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded as of 11 March 2025 and published on 18 March 2025. Services will be provided starting from 11 March 2025 to 12 March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, a single tender action below the threshold, and is classified under CPV code 79140000. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, covers legal support ranging from employee legal claims to Belgian immigration issues, and specialist pension support due to UKRO office closure. The delivery location is primarily the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in legal advisory and complex financial services, particularly SMEs. Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for similar-sized enterprises to engage in such procurement processes. Offering services that cover intricate legal support related to immigration, pensions, and tax rectification can foster growth and establish long-term partnerships with governmental bodies. Companies adept in handling financial and legal complexities in international settings, particularly those with expertise in Belgian and UK regulations, will find this contract highly relevant and advantageous for their business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25044 - Belgium litigation and pensions

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, Lot 2: Financial and Complex Legal Services Brief Description of Requirement 1. Provision of legal advice and support in relation to an employees legal claim 2. Provision of legal support and advice on Belgian immigration issues 3. Specialist postal support in Belgium due to closure of the UKRO office 4. Ad-hoc legal advice in relation to the wind up of the tax and social security rectification piece 5. Specialist pension support from the UK team in relation to impact to UK pension schemes and overseas working rectification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-607808e9-5fda-484e-8e04-c894f32f728c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d866b70f-e4e5-41bc-ade8-1a11a0f798ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2027 2-3 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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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