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title: "Legal Services"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa3d0011-ad39-4d4c-87a6-75fb4728a98f

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## Summary

The procurement process for legal services was carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a government body headquartered in Swindon, England. This notice pertains to the award stage of the procurement, completed under the Legal Services Panel Framework RM6240 Lot 1a for full service provision in England and Wales. The award was made to Mills and Reeve LLP, a large legal firm based in London. The tender, titled "Legal Services," focuses on legal and paralegal support for the UK Research and Innovation, particularly in matters related to share ownership transfers and land registry filings. The procurement method employed was a direct award through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £40,000. The contract period is set from 3rd August 2026 to 5th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive legal services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex legal transactions like share transfers and land registries. It is especially suited for legal firms of varying sizes due to its classification under the Legal Services Panel Framework, which supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that are adept in navigating the intricacies of legal documentation, compliance, and real estate matters stand to gain from this contract, thereby fostering growth and expanding their portfolio in the public sector legal services market.

## Notice

****Please note 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 1a: Full Service Provision- England and Wales. Brief Description The provision of Legal and Paralegal services to support UK Research and Innovation in relation to the transfer of ownership of shares, consolidation of holding accounts and completion of Land Registry filings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d39e93-1a94-43ec-ad50-0d065edad6da |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | MILLS AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d39e93-1a94-43ec-ad50-0d065edad6da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d39e93-1a94-43ec-ad50-0d065edad6da
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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