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UK SBS PS17310v1 GRO Legal Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Jun 2019 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking legal services through a direct award for the project titled "UK SBS PS17310v1 GRO Legal Service". The procurement falls under the legal services category, specifically concerning the preparation of necessary legal documents for transferring CEH and NOC into independent charitable organisations. The contract was active from 15th February 2018 to 15th February 2019, with an award value of £276,556. This was a selective procurement method, awarded via a framework agreement as part of the Crown Commercial Services RM3786 - General Legal Advice Services Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in providing general legal advice and support for charity incorporations. As DLA Piper UK LLP was selected as the supplier, businesses with similar capabilities and a track record in handling legal documentation in the charitable sector may find analogous tenders beneficial for expansion. Given the specific nature of the services required, solicitors' firms that can offer specialised legal knowledge related to charity law or organisational restructuring would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities stemming from similar procurement needs.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PS17310v1 GRO Legal Service

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition. This was a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services RM3786 - General Legal Advice Services Framework. To obtain suitable legal services firms for NERC to prepare all the necessary legal documents and agreements to effect the transfer of CEH and NOC into independent charitable organisations by 30th November 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f25d3769-6fe9-499f-a20b-938c5847bd40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b7978a-aa75-49c4-b6ec-461c3c7930f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£276,556 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,556 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2018 - 15 Feb 2019 1-2 years
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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