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PS24264 - GMF v RE

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Feb 2025 at 11:09

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02 Dec 2024 at 10:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, relates to the provision of legal advisory and representation services under the title "PS24264 - GMF v RE", within the legal services industry category. The specific requirement involves advising on prospects of success and representing RE/UKRI in Injunction Proceedings in the case of GMF v RE/UKRI. This contract, totalling £15,000, was directly awarded to Dac Beachcroft LLP, a large scale supplier, and spans from 8th October 2024 to 30th April 2025. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award notice published on 2nd December 2024, indicating that this procurement was conducted as a direct award under the Legal Services Panel RM6179, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector, especially those capable of providing high-quality legal advice and representation. Firms with expertise in managing litigation and injunction proceedings would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct award nature of this procurement highlights the value of established panels and frameworks, making it advantageous for businesses to position themselves within such panels to access comparable opportunities, fostering growth and establishing a robust presence in the legal advisory market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24264 - GMF v RE

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Legal Services Panel RM6179 for the provision of legal advice and services, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services. Brief Description of Requirement To advise as to prospects of success and thereafter represent RE/UKRI in relation to the Injunction Proceedings in the case of GMF v RE/UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdbb88af-423e-4da9-a896-8c460b90cbfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06130246-eb06-42ba-9f1a-e755c087d86b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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 1UH
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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