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title: "Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development"
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# Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5246b867-bf4a-4bea-aaf3-3e6b55f758c8

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for Legal Services related to the Norwich Research Park development in Norwich, England. The contract, with a value of £30,000, was awarded on 29th January 2024 and is valid until 31st March 2025. The procurement method was a direct award from a Framework, and the contracting authority can be reached via email at professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk or telephone at 01793 867005. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage in supporting the legal and regulatory requirements of the new development at Norwich Research Park. Businesses that specialise in legal services, especially those with experience in life sciences and compliance, are well-suited to compete. The contract involves providing guidance to the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and ensuring commercial best practices within the development programme.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the NHSCS Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services. Agreement Reference Number: 5324-4903 Brief Description of Requirement The focus in this specification is on the Norwich Research (NRP or Park). The aim is, through the new development, to provide more laboratory and office space enabling new life sciences companies and for existing companies to grow. The Aims and objectives are to support and provide guidance to BBSRC and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and best commercial practice in relation to the new development on the campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65622084-d2d9-4ff9-94d1-308da8e94d64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from a Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | WOMBLE BOND & DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65622084-d2d9-4ff9-94d1-308da8e94d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65622084-d2d9-4ff9-94d1-308da8e94d64
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8102fb1f-4677-4fcc-b391-2e94a0f261be

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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