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PS25376 - ET Claim - NM v UKRI

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Jun 2026 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25376 - ET Claim - NM v UKRI," under the industry category of legal services. This direct award process utilised the selective method as a call-off from the Public Sector Legal Services framework - RM6240. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, commencing on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 16th June 2027. The procurement stage was an award, with no competitive tendering involved, and the associated services are located in Cambridge, England (postcode: CB3 0ET). Notably, this process aims to support UK Research and Innovation's requirement for a tribunal claim review.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those that can engage in public sector projects under framework agreements. Given its specificity and the value attached, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those capable of handling legal reviews and tribunal claims, would find this contract suited to their growth ambitions. By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, bolster their reputation in handling government-related legal cases, and possibly secure further projects through established frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25376 - ET Claim - NM v UKRI

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Public Sector Legal Services framework - RM6240 Brief Description of Requirement: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an tribunal claim review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6912bf82-1216-44bb-b5da-e5eb3184ed30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09e9975-28be-408c-b0a3-9919e7fa7d8d
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
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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