Award

PS25131 - The Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents - Phase 2

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PS25131 - The Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents - Phase 2" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, with the procurement method specified as a Direct Award. The award was made to Burges Salmon LLP on 5th June 2025, starting on 6th June 2025 and ending on 4th June 2026. The estimated contract value is £11,000, and this process holds the status of being complete, highlighting that it is not a call for competition.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in providing legal advice and drafting services within the consultancy and research sectors. As the tender was awarded through a Direct Award method, businesses that have established credibility and robust past performance in similar sectors would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities in future procurements. Although suitability was indicated as not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses aiming to increase their footprint in government projects should align their services to meet such direct award opportunities.

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Notice Title

PS25131 - The Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents - Phase 2

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f8a7665-d069-43f1-b871-9e029fa69632
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/646646fd-3461-4ef9-af29-40fe27012bf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 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
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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

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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