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PS26024 - Legal Advice Ltd v IUK

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "PS26024 - Legal Advice Ltd v IUK" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The procurement pertains to the business services industry category, specifically legal services, with a primary focus on providing legal advice regarding the Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review. The process concluded with an active award status on 29th January 2026, with DAC Beachcroft LLP appointed as the supplier through a Direct Award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6240, Lot 1a. Although the tender period ended on the same date, the contract duration spans from 10th February 2026 to 1st September 2026, signifying the ongoing provision of services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal consulting within the scope of Judicial Reviews. The framework agreement, executed via a selective procurement method, implies a streamlined process for suitable candidates, particularly SMEs, to engage in high-value contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, underscores the capacity for growth within established legal entities like DAC Beachcroft LLP, while potentially paving the way for small to medium enterprises to leverage their niche expertise in legal advisory services for substantial public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

PS26024 - Legal Advice Ltd v IUK

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 Framework, RM6240, Lot 1a - Full Service Provision - England and Wales. Brief Description of Requirement General Legal Services - Legal advice in relation to Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66125c85-692b-4e2e-9cd5-70c0f45de4df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c918ac-5f42-49a7-80f9-084ddda037b8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 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
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

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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