PS26119- The provisions of Legal advice to IUK

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PS26119- The provisions of Legal advice to IUK" has concluded with an award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6360 Lot 1- Core Legal Services. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, this procurement commences on 5th May 2026 and ends on 1st December 2026. The contracting authority utilised a selective procurement method through a Call-off from a framework agreement for legal services, valued at £50,000. The successful supplier, Mills & Reeve LLP, is a large-scale organisation located in London. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and involves services within the United Kingdom.

This award offers business growth opportunities for legal firms capable of delivering high-quality legal advice. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services can find similar opportunities within procurement frameworks and panels. The procurement method, involving a direct award from a framework, often favours businesses already involved in or familiar with such frameworks. This allows firms to collaborate with large contracting authorities like UK Shared Business Services Limited, enhancing their portfolio and expertise in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PS26119- The provisions of Legal advice to IUK

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This procurement is being concluded as a Direct Award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6360 Lot 1- Core Legal Services. Brief Description of Requirement For the provisions of legal advice to IUK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da738483-49f0-4b52-9bc3-8d9bb536c498
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110672c2-0040-45fc-9995-283a02a6c13b
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
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 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

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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