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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0aa641c-3a5f-4a5f-9ee2-999cc0da886c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0aa641c-3a5f-4a5f-9ee2-999cc0da886c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has completed a procurement process for legal services through a Direct Award method. The procurement, valued at £40,000, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, classified under CPV 73000000. The contract period commences on 15th December 2024 and concludes on 15th December 2026. The award was made to TLT LLP, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol. The process is currently in the awardUpdate stage as of 4th September 2025, with the award originally announced on 9th May 2025. The procurement was specifically for the UK Research and Innovation - EPSRC but was not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large legal firms specialising in consultancy related to research and innovation. The structured two-year contract allows businesses to engage with a significant client, potentially enhancing their reputation and experience in the public sector. Despite being a Direct Award, understanding the nuances of such contracts can help interested firms position themselves strategically for future opportunities with similar requirements. While the procurement was not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, large organisations can leverage this experience to demonstrate their capability and reliability in handling high-profile contracts, thus paving the way for sustained business growth in this sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award procurement exercise. Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55fb8e07-fb24-4e04-a249-d5ede1b470da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 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 | TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55fb8e07-fb24-4e04-a249-d5ede1b470da
- 9 May 2025 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55fb8e07-fb24-4e04-a249-d5ede1b470da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55fb8e07-fb24-4e04-a249-d5ede1b470da
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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