UKRI-5833 Legal Services

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Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a follow-on contract for the provision of specialist legal services to ensure continuity in the delivery of high-priority operational and compliance activities. The requirement includes support on complex, multi-jurisdictional personnel matters, international operations, and coordination with external legal advisers. The scope of services will include the provision of legal advice, risk assessment and mitigation support, attendance at governance and decision-making forums, and oversight and management of existing arrangements for overseas legal support.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3a
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053116-2026
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: £120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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: DOYLE CLAYTON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053116-2026
5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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