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The Provision of Legal Advice

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded with an award notice for "The Provision of Legal Advice," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. As part of a selective procurement method, a direct award was made under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6240 Lot 1a for full service provision in England and Wales. This falls under the industry category of legal services, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement status is complete, and the contract spans from 13th July 2026 to 1st December 2026. The buyer is located in Swindon, England, and the service is to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of providing comprehensive legal advice and services, especially those already included in existing frameworks like the Legal Services Panel. It is particularly advantageous for larger firms due to the direct award nature, though it is open to SMEs as indicated by its suitability criteria. Companies with established legal expertise looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector would find this contract beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Advice

Notice Description

***Please note 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 1a: Full Service Provision- England and Wales. Brief Description The Provision of Legal Advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f0b240-f480-4939-8397-014560d54e9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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