Award

Legal Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, was concluded with a direct award for "Legal Services" under a single tender action. The contract, valued at £40,000, was activated on 1st December 2025 and will continue until 29th December 2028. This procurement falls in the industry category of legal services, with classification code CPV 79100000, and is applicable across the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 2nd December 2025, marking the process at the completion and award stage.

This direct procurement method offers business growth opportunities for firms well-versed in legal services, particularly large enterprises such as Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited, which was awarded the contract. Although this specific contract is no longer open for competition, businesses specialising in legal services and capable of engaging in direct contracts with government agencies could benefit from aligning with similar opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should also consider positioning themselves for future tenders in this sector, as these procurements can unlock substantial business engagements with public entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award . Brief Description of Requirement Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbe76ebd-6c23-47fd-80b4-039e5eeffdd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99fd1536-4d06-4a77-b6f5-568ac6896d39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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

DOYLE CLAYTON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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