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PS26102 - Request for Legal Advice (GDPR Legislation)

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 May 2026 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, involves the procurement of legal advisory services. The procurement titled "PS26102 - Request for Legal Advice (GDPR Legislation)" focuses on acquiring specialised legal advice due to technical reasons, explaining the direct procurement method without competition. The goods and services pertain to the legal advisory sector, specifically around GDPR legislative advice. DAC BEACHCROFT LLP, a large legal firm based in London, has been awarded the contract. The process began with the contract signed on 30 April 2026, and active from 1 May 2026 to 28 December 2026, with an estimated contract value of £1,500 out of a gross amount of £1,800, executed in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in public sector legal advisory services, particularly in data protection and GDPR compliance. Firms with existing expertise in handling intricate legal matters related to data legislation and rights to rectification and erasure are well-positioned to provide the necessary advisory services. This contract indicates a direct procurement due to a lack of competition, presenting opportunities for highly specialised and technically proficient legal advisers to engage with governmental organisations, such as UK Research and Innovation, hence aiding business growth in this specific legal advisory niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26102 - Request for Legal Advice (GDPR Legislation)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Research England seeks legal advice from DAC Beachcroft regarding an ongoing complaint. Research England is specifically seeking advice in the context of GDPR legislation on our standing with regards to the request that "Research England formally exercises my Right to Rectification (Article 16) and Erasure (Article 17) regarding the data it hosts and processes as part of the REF 2021 results". Research England will also seek more general legal advice from DAC Beachcroft regarding this case as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042375-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 6-12 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

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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