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title: "PS26161 - RM6360 To advise and represent (UKRI) in the employment tribunal claim brought by an employee"
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# PS26161 - RM6360 To advise and represent (UKRI) in the employment tribunal claim brought by an employee

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd324ce-b1f0-4cc6-8656-a226348303f7

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), who sought legal services under the contract titled "PS26161 - RM6360 to advise and represent (UKRI) in the employment tribunal claim." This procurement pertains to the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000, and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract award stage is complete as of 27th July 2026, following a tendering period that concluded on 12th June 2026. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set from 16th June 2026 to 30th April 2028, making it an extended engagement for the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of representing large organisations in complex employment tribunal cases. The selective procurement nature, coupled with participation within the framework agreement (DPS RM6360 Legal), offers an environment suited for SMEs, as evidenced by the award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Companies with a strong track record in legal advisement and representation might find future opportunities by aligning with similar procurement frameworks, facilitating growth through expanded service delivery to reputable public organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the DPS RM6360 Legal. Brief Description of Requirement To advise and represent UKRI in the employment tribunal claim brought by UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f6149-d132-4c28-8740-7f5231db5a57 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | EVERSHED SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f6149-d132-4c28-8740-7f5231db5a57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f6149-d132-4c28-8740-7f5231db5a57
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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