Award

PS24296- Covid Inquiry Legal Team (ILT) for Module 5- (Part 1)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 14:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a public procurement process for a legal team to support the Covid Inquiry (ILT) for Module 5 - (Part 1). This award notice is relevant to the research and development services category and relates to a contract valued at £77,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to TLT LLP, spans from 23 October 2024 to 1 May 2025. The procurement process is complete, with the award announced on 18 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the legal and consultancy services sector to engage in high-profile public health-related inquiries. Although the award has already been made to a large-scale firm, it highlights the kinds of procurement opportunities available from UK Shared Business Services Limited, which can be valuable for consultancies specialising in research and development services to gain exposure and experience. Businesses should look out for similar contracts that could align with their expertise and capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24296- Covid Inquiry Legal Team (ILT) for Module 5- (Part 1)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Award notice for Covid Inquiry Legal Team (ILT) for Module 5 - (Part 1) - UK Research and Innovation - EPSRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5543607-dbcf-4cf5-94a4-8d25b02020b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8107e1f8-3e27-46fa-8305-b3f696e2cce9
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
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
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 1 May 2025 6-12 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
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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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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