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title: "UKSAC24_0115 - Legal Support to Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 National Mission Procurement"
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# UKSAC24_0115 - Legal Support to Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 National Mission Procurement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1191a973-9453-4ddc-b93c-4a2070bc3c23

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "UKSAC24_0115 - Legal Support to Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 National Mission Procurement" under the industry category of legal services. The procurement has been executed through a call-off from the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 framework, using a selective procurement method. The contracting authority for this service is the UK Space Agency, and the successful supplier is Sharpe Pritchard LLP. The contract commenced on 27th January 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2025, with a potential extension of a further 12 months. The total value of this contract is £145,000 GBP, and it focuses on legal support for the Active Debris Removal mission, which is a national initiative.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced with space-related projects and debris removal legalities. Sharpe Pritchard LLP, being an SME, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Such procurement processes facilitate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in highly specialised niches, promoting industry-specific expertise and expanding their portfolio in public sector engagements. This project highlights the demand for expert legal advisory roles within high-tech and innovative sectors like space exploration and sustainability.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1. Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Agency (UKSA) has appointed Sharpe Pritchard to provide a legal support to the Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission planned procurement, via a Mini Competition under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1, Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract is for a period of approximately 3 months starting from 24th January 2025 until 31 March 2025 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab771323-aa56-4054-ab71-1500278e7bcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab771323-aa56-4054-ab71-1500278e7bcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab771323-aa56-4054-ab71-1500278e7bcf
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea5a4399-6ddf-4263-9aa6-b01fb2dc2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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