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PS25279 - Legal Fees and Charges

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Nov 2025 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25279 - Legal Fees and Charges" under the direct procurement method, which was executed without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded to HARPER MACLEOD LLP, a supplier situated in Glasgow. This procurement activity was completed on 11th November 2025, with the contract period running from 12th August 2025 to 25th September 2025. The total value of the contract was £14,400, inclusive of VAT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, especially those offering consultancy services related to research and development. Businesses that specialise in this sector and have the capability to deliver high-quality legal assistance could find valuable opportunities through similar direct procurement contracts. Although HARPER MACLEOD LLP was awarded this particular contract, the procurement highlights the demand within the central government's public authority sector, creating potential for similar future opportunities for competitive firms. SMEs, in particular, should look for similar opportunities to leverage their specialised skills and niche offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25279 - Legal Fees and Charges

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Award notice for Legal Fees and Charges- UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072724-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER MACLEOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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