Award

UKSAC25_0072- Legal support

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has concluded a procurement process with the issuance of an award notice for legal services under the contract title "UKSAC25_0072- Legal Support". This process falls under the legal services industry category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM6179 CCS Legal Services Panel Lot 2 framework agreement. The award was made to Ashurst LLP, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract period running from 22nd August 2025 to 5th October 2025. The procurement process concluded on 29th July 2025. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £62,500.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering legal services, particularly SMEs, to engage with influential government agencies like the UK Space Agency. Companies capable of providing detailed legal advice and conducting robust legal due diligence would be well-suited for such opportunities. This framework-based awarding process simplifies access for qualified panel members, allowing eligible firms to tap into government contracts efficiently to fuel their business growth.

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Notice Title

UKSAC25_0072- Legal support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a direct award under the RM6179 CCS Legal Services Panel Lot 2 Brief Description of Requirement This work will involve providing legal advice and conducting legal due diligence to support HMG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c02b7762-da64-43f2-9ec9-8a1cd7aaf0d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcbc0d2-26f2-4718-b366-cd9fcfc5c2eb
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
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 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
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1SZ
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

ASHURST

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