Award

PS26132-To advise and represent UKRI) in the employment tribunal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

19 May 2026 at 08:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contract award notice pertains to the procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), located in Swindon, England. The tender, titled "PS26132-To advise and represent UKRI in the employment tribunal", falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and is valued at £40,000. This procurement was a direct award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6240 Public Sector Services, using a selective procurement method. The contract began on 7th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2029. The associated award was made to TLT LLP, a large firm based in Bristol, with the award notice published on 19th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in employment law to engage with the public sector, specifically focusing on advisory and representation services in employment tribunals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suitable for selective and framework-based procurement processes could find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging with such tenders may enable firms to establish stronger relationships with key public sector organisations like UK SBS and potentially lead to further opportunities in the realm of public sector legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26132-To advise and represent UKRI) in the employment tribunal

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, RM6240 Public Sector Services. Brief Description of Requirement To advise and represent UKRI) in a employment tribunal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69cbec6a-6fb1-49d1-923c-2d85163df369
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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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