Award

CS21674 Legal Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Jan 2022 at 13:06

AwardUpdate

22 Dec 2021 at 15:18

Award

22 Dec 2021 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the title "CS21674 Legal Services" and falls under the legal services category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically via a competitive quotation for a contract valued at £14,000 to supply legal services to UKRI - MRC. The contract period commenced on 6 December 2021 and concluded on 7 December 2021. The tender period closed on 3 December 2021, indicating the timeline for supplier submissions.

This award presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in legal services to expand their business through competitive engagement in public sector contracts. The nature of the invitation suggests that firms experienced in delivering legal advice or representation would be well-suited to participate, potentially enhancing their portfolio through work with a prestigious client like UKRI.

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Notice Title

CS21674 Legal Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the supply of Legal Services to UKRI - MRC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddc44174-a5fc-4397-b821-fa27306d39cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4556daad-33aa-4075-90f0-94480e67c7ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 7 Dec 2021 30 days
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

OUTER TEMPLE CHAMBERS

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