Award

PS25093 - The Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

22 May 2025 at 19:44

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS25093 - The Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents" has been completed, with UK Shared Business Services Limited serving as the buying organisation. The tender was classified under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services," and it involved services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. This procurement followed a Direct Award method, where Burges Salmon LLP was awarded a contract valued at £11,000. The procurement stage, now at the awardUpdate stage, saw the contract awarded on 16th April 2025, effective from 17th April 2025 to 16th May 2025, with the notice published on 25th April 2025. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, England.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for legal service providers that specialise in research and development consultancy. The contract size and nature suggest that it is most suitable for larger legal firms that can handle complex advisory roles and documentation tasks within the stipulated contract period. Companies such as Burges Salmon LLP, which are large scale and experienced in the legal domain, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in public sector work. Although this particular tender was not open for competition, understanding similar procurement opportunities can be beneficial for strategic business planning.

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Notice Title

PS25093 - The Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents

Notice Description

Award notice for the Provision of Legal Advice and Drafting Documents- UK Research and Innovation ***** 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-b5301211-1203-4ea5-bdb5-0d5c433f12cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d634413b-46cb-4700-a897-ffa5d295ccf6
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
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 16 May 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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