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title: "UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16a83568-d780-4f46-b281-bd829ef0c5ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16a83568-d780-4f46-b281-bd829ef0c5ee

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed the award stage of its procurement process titled "UKRI-4969 - LEGAL ADVICE". This contract pertains to legal services linked to mobility within the industry category of legal services, specifically in London, United Kingdom. The tender's value is £20,000, with the contract period spanning from 8 May 2025 to 7 May 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Other," and the award was published on 6 June 2025. UKRI operates from Polaris House in Swindon and can be contacted for procurement queries at corporateprocurement@ukri.org.

This procurement opportunity presents a specialised niche for growth for large legal firms able to provide expert legal advice specifically on matters related to mobility. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations like DLA Piper, who was awarded this contract, stand to benefit from the extended contract duration, encouraging sustained engagement and further business opportunities in legal services across public sector initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for firms with expertise in these services to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Legal services relating to mobility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eabee7c-f50e-42d5-89e8-331a85010b27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eabee7c-f50e-42d5-89e8-331a85010b27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eabee7c-f50e-42d5-89e8-331a85010b27
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=956634549
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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