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UK SBS CS19104 - Legal Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which is based in Swindon, England. The contract, titled "UK SBS CS19104 - Legal Services," falls under the legal services industry category. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage has concluded with the award of the contract on January 31, 2019. The contract period spanned from February 1, 2019, to March 31, 2019. The contract value was £12,500 and it was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in legal services. Businesses equipped to provide legal advice and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The established relationship with a major supplier like Eversheds Sutherland also sets a benchmark in the sector, encouraging new and innovative participants to enter the market.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CS19104 - Legal Services

Notice Description

This is an award notice for Legal Services awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP by Direct Award on the Crown Commercial Service General Legal Advice Services RM3786.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8994bb1-1ac9-448c-865a-d3301e77a8d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3ffc26-8980-4545-8e72-99abba704ab7
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, VCSE
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
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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