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BEIS - CS21398 - RM3787 - Legal advice

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Oct 2021 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking a legal advisor under the title "BEIS - CS21398 - RM3787 - Legal advice." This falls under the legal advisory and information services category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement method used for this contract was a selective process through a direct award from the CCS RM3787 Finance & Complex Legal Services framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 20th July 2021, with the contract running from 8th July 2021 to 30th September 2021, and had a total contract value of £600,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a government department and potentially expand their clientele. The direct award mechanism suggests a streamlined process, making it accessible for capable legal advisors to compete. Given the nature of the contract, businesses specialising in legal advisory services will be well-positioned to respond effectively and capitalise on this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

BEIS - CS21398 - RM3787 - Legal advice

Notice Description

*** Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have a requirement to bring in a Legal advisor. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM3787 Finance & Complex Legal Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed83f1-2860-4f52-9325-aa7fcef3e5e6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 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
Core Services
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS ASIA

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