Award

PS25129 - IUK as part of UK Research and Innovation - The provision of Legal Advice

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "PS25129 - IUK as part of UK Research and Innovation - The provision of Legal Advice" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited. It falls under the industry category of legal services, with the contract specifically located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240, Lot 1a: Full-Service Provision for England and Wales. The procurement method used was selective, and the award stage was completed on 26th June 2025. The contract period starts on 11th May 2025 and ends on 30th December 2026, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises, as indicated by its suitability for SMEs. Companies in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Winning a contract such as this could offer firms access to new markets within the public sector, enabling growth and expansion through collaboration with governmental and research organisations.

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Notice Title

PS25129 - IUK as part of UK Research and Innovation - The provision of Legal Advice

Notice Description

**** THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240, Lot 1a: Full-Service Provision - England and Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c7a978-4f0f-4804-b042-e30e8e5f97ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6600d1-ac71-4daf-b9f3-8f1283da69e3
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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