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UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE" was handled by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process falls under the legal services category, specifically targeting mobility-related legal services. The procurement was in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th May 2025. The procurement method was limited, allowing for the direct award to DLA Piper due to the absence of competition for technical reasons as per regulation 32. The services are designated for delivery in London, falling under the jurisdiction of regional code UKI. The awarded contract has a value of £20,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in mobility. Given the specific nature of the requirement and the limited competition, firms that can demonstrate technical proficiency and experience in these areas are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The procurement process without prior publication of a competition call indicates opportunities for large-scale firms already recognised for technical expertise, such as DLA Piper, the successful supplier in this instance.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE

Notice Description

Legal services relating to mobility

Lot Information

Lot 1

Legal services for mobility. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Procurement Information

Use of supplier was justified under regulation 32 due to technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030544-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

DLA PIPER

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