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title: "Legal fees relating to ES-CLOUD_UK"
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# Legal fees relating to ES-CLOUD_UK

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b8e4aec-a569-46a7-a5cc-dc6ba8e10f05

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## Summary

The legal services contract titled "Legal fees relating to ES-CLOUD_UK" has been concluded through a direct award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, specifically RM6240, Lot 2a, covering general service provision in England and Wales. The purchasing organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon (postal code SN21FF), managed this process. The procurement falls under the 'Services' category, with a focus on legal services, classified under the CPV code 79100000. The awarding phase of this procurement was completed, with the contract period starting from 9th March 2026 and lasting until 15th June 2027. A selective procurement method was employed using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for legal firms specialising in general legal services, particularly those equipped to handle employment tribunal claims. Companies with scalable capabilities, similar to the awarded large firm, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, would be suitably positioned to compete for similar opportunities under such framework agreements. Additionally, it provides avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to mark their presence in the legal services market, should they align with specific eligibility criteria of future tenders. The potential for lasting partnerships through the framework agreement can significantly aid business growth and market expansion.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a Direct Award under the Legal Services Panel Framework, RM6240, Lot 2a: General Service Provision - England and Wales. Brief Description of Requirement General Legal Services - Legal advice in relation to a employment tribunal claim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e735014-275d-4fb5-8185-991cb78daaa9 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e735014-275d-4fb5-8185-991cb78daaa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e735014-275d-4fb5-8185-991cb78daaa9
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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