Award

Legal Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Sep 2025 at 14:48

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01 Apr 2025 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the direct awarding of a contract for legal services to TLT LLP. This contract, which is classified under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category, is valued at £40,000. The procurement was concluded through a direct award method. With the procurement tagged as complete, the contract is set to run from 1st February 2025 to 1st February 2027. Relevant activities are situated in the United Kingdom, reflecting the location for the delivery of services.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in legal or consultancy services, particularly those able to engage in research and development domains. Although the procurement concluded via a direct award, similar contracts in this sector may open future business avenues. Corporations with established expertise and substantial capacity may find such opportunities particularly beneficial for expanding service portfolios and enhancing their market presence within the UK. Given the sophistication and requirements outlined, businesses should ensure robust capabilities to meet the demanding specifications of such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65ce428c-0af8-4d5e-a9ce-0e2af9fd5f05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c225fb2-7671-44e8-bbd0-04fc7b738430
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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