Award

CS21566 - Legal Advice

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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AwardUpdate

11 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Award

23 Dec 2021 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the award of a contract for legal advisory services titled "CS21566 - Legal Advice." This contract, classified under the CPV code 79111000, has a total value of £400,000 and was sourced through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement (Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786). The contract period commenced on 23rd December 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2023. The delivery location for the services is Swindon, England, with the tender period closing on 21st December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in advisory services related to research and innovation. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include established legal service providers, especially those equipped to navigate frameworks and public sector requirements. The awarded contract was given to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, indicating a demand for experienced suppliers capable of delivering high-quality legal services within the stipulated framework guidelines.

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Notice Title

CS21566 - Legal Advice

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786 General Legal Advice Services to provide UK Research and Innovation legal advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f995f0d-35ce-43e1-9d71-d0d78d7ab942
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

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