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PS26059 - GBE Financial Year End Support 25-26

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

Great British Energy, located in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract titled "PS26059 - GBE Financial Year End Support 25-26" under the industry category of legal services. The procurement process was a selective method, specifically a call-off from the MCF 4 - Lot 1 CCS Framework agreement. The contract is for providing services supporting GBE as it approaches its financial year end for 2025-2026. The contract period began on 31 March 2026 and will conclude on 31 July 2026, with the award made active on 30 March 2026. Notably, the award was published on 20 April 2026. This procurement caters to both the United Kingdom and international locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the process highlights a preference for SMEs in the eligibility criteria. MLC Partners Limited, identified as an SME, has been selected as the supplier, showcasing a pathway for similar-sized businesses to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those familiar with framework agreements, would be well-placed to compete for similar tenders. The targeted support for financial year-end processes means businesses with expertise in accounting and legal advisory services would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

PS26059 - GBE Financial Year End Support 25-26

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the MCF 4 - Lot 1 CCS Framework Brief Description of Requirement Delivery of Services to support for GBE as it approaches Financial year End 25-26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bad575f1-fda0-46fb-be6a-342480a64761
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0128fbbe-2416-4c9b-9bdb-a8a83f2e1d44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY
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

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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