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title: "RBGKEW1401 Legal Advice on Public Sector Procurement"
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buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1401 Legal Advice on Public Sector Procurement

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a57b05-f7dc-4871-8421-9499cbc3ec02

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed the procurement process for contract RBGKEW1401, titled "Legal Advice on Public Sector Procurement." This tender, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, sought a specialist law firm to provide expert legal advice to ensure compliance with both the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2024. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £20,000, began on 25th February 2025 and will run until 24th February 2026, with the services to be delivered in Richmond, England. The contract was awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LPP, with the award date being 10th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms experienced in legal advisory services, benefiting those capable of providing detailed and compliant legal advice on public procurement processes. Companies with expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and offering tailored legal solutions will find this beneficial. While larger firms may be primed for such extensive advisory roles, smaller specialised legal practices also stand to gain by demonstrating their niche capabilities in public sector compliance and procurement law.

## Notice

As part of a term contract with a specialist law firm, service provision for expert legal advice, on a case-by-case, basis on all stages of the procurement process, ensuring full compliance with both the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2024 (PA24). Framework information LUPC Legal Services Framework, ref. PFB5069LU, LOT4 - One Stop Shop - direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d3e91d-fcd0-4992-8084-69ea0b6dbf10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LPP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d3e91d-fcd0-4992-8084-69ea0b6dbf10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d3e91d-fcd0-4992-8084-69ea0b6dbf10
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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