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title: "PS24251 - Development and Option Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88f17c3b-56cb-4b39-9f45-e5c16ea4c218"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-10-29"
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# PS24251 - Development and Option Agreement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88f17c3b-56cb-4b39-9f45-e5c16ea4c218

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded an award for the "PS24251 - Development and Option Agreement" under the CPV classification for legal services. This procurement, which has been completed using a single tender action method, was conducted below the threshold amount. The contract, valued at £16,500, will officially run from 22 October 2024 until 4 April 2025. The awarded supplier, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, will provide services at Polaris House, Swindon (postcode SN2 1UH). The procurement process has moved to the award stage, and the official award notice was published on 29 October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services sector. Engaging with contracts like these can help firms expand their portfolio and build a reputation with public sector clients. Specifically, legal service providers with expertise in development and option agreements stand to benefit greatly from such contractual engagements. This contract utilised a direct procurement method, underscoring the importance of having established connections and recognition within the sector to secure such opportunities.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of Development and Option Agreement for UKRI- BBSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a one quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085a5f6-66a4-4069-9ca7-f4e130592277 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 Oct 2024 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085a5f6-66a4-4069-9ca7-f4e130592277

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085a5f6-66a4-4069-9ca7-f4e130592277
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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