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PS26146 - Preparation of Standard Form Scottish Law Security Agreement

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 May 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26146 - Preparation of Standard Form Scottish Law Security Agreement" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with the procurement activities managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This process falls under the category of legal services, with the contract awarded to BURNESS PAULL LLP, a large supplier based in Edinburgh. The procurement method was direct, indicating a below-threshold procurement without competition, specific to technical requirements. The contract period began on 14th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, with the status being active as of the last update on 20th May 2026. This procurement activity is located within the United Kingdom, specifically focused in Swindon and Edinburgh.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised legal services with expertise in Scottish law. Large firms experienced in similar legal frameworks and jurisdictions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract exemplifies how niche technical requirements can create opportunities for firms with specialised knowledge to secure government contracts, thereby demonstrating an avenue for expanding service offerings within the public sector. Leveraging insights from such contracts could potentially open doors to further procurement opportunities in the legal industry, reinforcing the role of specialised expertise in securing public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26146 - Preparation of Standard Form Scottish Law Security Agreement

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 Scottish loan documentation and Scottish law jurisdiction advice implemented through chosen supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046333-2026
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
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
£19,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BURNESS PAULL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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