Award

Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

30 Jul 2024 at 10:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has concluded an award process for the provision of legal services as part of the BBSRC Norwich Development. This procurement was carried out through a direct award under the NHSCS Framework Agreement, focusing on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The procurement falls under the CPV category 79100000 (Legal services), with services expected to support and guide BBSRC. The contracted project is located in Swindon, with a projected timeline starting from 16th July 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The final award was published on 30th July 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large legal firms specialising in regulatory compliance and best commercial practices within the public sector. Although the procurement was completed via a direct award to Womble Bond & Dickinson, the project highlights the value of framework agreements in securing high-value contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should particularly note that such frameworks offer pathways to significant business growth by participating in or establishing their presence within similar procurement frameworks in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development

Notice Description

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the NHSCS Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services Agreement Reference Number: 5324-4903. Brief Description of Requirement Support and provide guidance to BBSRC and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and best commercial practice in relation to the new development on the campus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2a529c2-7fde-4960-bd9c-1da0a232194c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1fe172-5b1f-4b0e-9e1a-a950279b65fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from Existing Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 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

WOMBLE BOND & DICKINSON

Further Information

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