Award

PS24287- The provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Jan 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4) to TLT LLP. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category. The contract is valued at £13,000 and is to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The award follows a direct procurement method and was not open for competition, aligning with a single tender action approach below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30th October 2024 and end on 1st May 2025, with key dates including the tender end date on 28th October 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large law firms with expertise in public inquiries and legal representation. The contract specifically requires the provision of services for the Covid-19 Public Inquiry, making it ideal for firms experienced in handling complex governmental inquiries. The direct award process underlines the importance of established relationships and the ability to swiftly provide highly specialised legal counsel, suiting well-established businesses capable of delivering within tight deadlines.

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Notice Title

PS24287- The provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Award notice for the provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4) for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cea84eac-fc41-4990-b607-92333fc25b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/771b7746-82e3-41b1-b1d4-bbb3e5d2d072
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 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

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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