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title: "UK Research and Innovation - Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86e39fe4-d513-4451-96dd-6f479693c5a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-07-27"
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# UK Research and Innovation - Legal Advice

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86e39fe4-d513-4451-96dd-6f479693c5a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buyer, who has contracted a legal advice service titled "UK Research and Innovation - Legal Advice." This contract pertains to the legal services industry and was valued at £30,000. The procurement method employed was selective, through a framework agreement (Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786), and the contract was awarded after a completed tender stage, officially starting on 15th July 2020 and lasting until 31st December 2022. The award notice was published on 27th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. Those with expertise in governmental legal matters and frameworks should consider participating in future tenders, leveraging existing relationships and understanding of the regulatory landscape to strengthen their bids.

## Notice

****This is not a call for competition****Contract was procured via Direct Award against Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786 - General Legal Services LOT 1 Tier 1 to provide UK Research and Innovation Legal Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2b19c-15f6-4acb-9aa2-81718c6596ac |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2020 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2b19c-15f6-4acb-9aa2-81718c6596ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2b19c-15f6-4acb-9aa2-81718c6596ac
  27th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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