Award

Legal fees relating to ES-CLOUD_UK

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The legal services contract titled "Legal fees relating to ES-CLOUD_UK" has been concluded through a direct award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, specifically RM6240, Lot 2a, covering general service provision in England and Wales. The purchasing organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon (postal code SN21FF), managed this process. The procurement falls under the 'Services' category, with a focus on legal services, classified under the CPV code 79100000. The awarding phase of this procurement was completed, with the contract period starting from 9th March 2026 and lasting until 15th June 2027. A selective procurement method was employed using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for legal firms specialising in general legal services, particularly those equipped to handle employment tribunal claims. Companies with scalable capabilities, similar to the awarded large firm, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, would be suitably positioned to compete for similar opportunities under such framework agreements. Additionally, it provides avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to mark their presence in the legal services market, should they align with specific eligibility criteria of future tenders. The potential for lasting partnerships through the framework agreement can significantly aid business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Legal fees relating to ES-CLOUD_UK

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 2a: General Service Provision - England and Wales. Brief Description of Requirement General Legal Services - Legal advice in relation to a employment tribunal claim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e735014-275d-4fb5-8185-991cb78daaa9
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

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 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 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
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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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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