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title: "PS26097 - ET Claim- NS v UKRI"
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# PS26097 - ET Claim- NS v UKRI

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a42748a-f403-4b0d-81ef-faabb6315d63

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS26097 - ET Claim- NS v UKRI" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in England. This process falls under the industry category of Legal Services, specifically classified as CPV code 79100000. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with a contract awarded to Dac Beachcroft LLP. The procurement was concluded as a direct award under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th April 2026, and the contract period running from 15th April 2026 to 24th March 2028. The consultancy services are required for an Employment Tribunal case involving UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with service delivery expected at the location indicated by postal code CB3 0ET.

This procurement presents opportunities for companies specialising in legal consultancy services, particularly those experienced with Employment Tribunal cases. Given that the process was selective and aimed at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), businesses that are adept at providing specialised legal support and possess a background in public sector legal frameworks would be well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Although this specific tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities may enable specialised legal businesses to engage in public sector projects and expand their client base within governmental and research institutions.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a requirement to engage consultancy support for an Employment Tribunal case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e32802-d1eb-4669-a9a3-7316ed801eac |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DAC BEACHCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e32802-d1eb-4669-a9a3-7316ed801eac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e32802-d1eb-4669-a9a3-7316ed801eac
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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