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PS26161 - RM6360 To advise and represent (UKRI) in the employment tribunal claim brought by an employee

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), who sought legal services under the contract titled "PS26161 - RM6360 to advise and represent (UKRI) in the employment tribunal claim." This procurement pertains to the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000, and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract award stage is complete as of 27th July 2026, following a tendering period that concluded on 12th June 2026. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set from 16th June 2026 to 30th April 2028, making it an extended engagement for the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of representing large organisations in complex employment tribunal cases. The selective procurement nature, coupled with participation within the framework agreement (DPS RM6360 Legal), offers an environment suited for SMEs, as evidenced by the award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Companies with a strong track record in legal advisement and representation might find future opportunities by aligning with similar procurement frameworks, facilitating growth through expanded service delivery to reputable public organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26161 - RM6360 To advise and represent (UKRI) in the employment tribunal claim brought by an employee

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the DPS RM6360 Legal. Brief Description of Requirement To advise and represent UKRI in the employment tribunal claim brought by UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f6149-d132-4c28-8740-7f5231db5a57
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 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

EVERSHED SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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