PS26176 - Employment Advice & Claims

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26176 - Employment Advice & Claims" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, headquartered in Swindon, England. This opportunity falls under the industry category of business services, specifically pertaining to legal advice concerning Employment Tribunal Claims. The final award notice, not a call for competition, was published on 22nd June 2026, with the award being made on 11th June 2026. The contract, valued at £40,000, is from a framework agreement under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240, Lot 1a. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework, with the contract period running from 16th June 2026 to 30th March 2029, primarily aimed at potential suppliers within England and Wales for delivery to the SN21FF postal code area.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for legal service providers looking to expand their reach in the public sector. Given the contract's nature, businesses specialising in employment law services, particularly those experienced in dealing with Employment Tribunal Claims, will find this contract a strategic addition to their portfolios. With the specific targeting of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this procurement is particularly beneficial for smaller entities that meet the call-off framework's requirements. TLT LLP, a large-scale legal firm, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the competitive nature of such opportunities within the framework agreements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PS26176 - Employment Advice & Claims

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, 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. Brief Description of Requirement Legal Services - Advice in relation to the Employment Tribunal Claim

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-669370f7-a015-4b2e-88b8-6dd7ec6dc64c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d37898-c8d2-454f-a6dc-a7b3531436bb
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 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
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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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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