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title: "PS24287- The provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4)"
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# PS24287- The provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cea84eac-fc41-4990-b607-92333fc25b18

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4) to TLT LLP. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category. The contract is valued at £13,000 and is to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The award follows a direct procurement method and was not open for competition, aligning with a single tender action approach below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30th October 2024 and end on 1st May 2025, with key dates including the tender end date on 28th October 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large law firms with expertise in public inquiries and legal representation. The contract specifically requires the provision of services for the Covid-19 Public Inquiry, making it ideal for firms experienced in handling complex governmental inquiries. The direct award process underlines the importance of established relationships and the ability to swiftly provide highly specialised legal counsel, suiting well-established businesses capable of delivering within tight deadlines.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Award notice for the provision of legal advice and representation in relation to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry (Module 4) for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/771b7746-82e3-41b1-b1d4-bbb3e5d2d072 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2024 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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

- 28 Jan 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/771b7746-82e3-41b1-b1d4-bbb3e5d2d072

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/771b7746-82e3-41b1-b1d4-bbb3e5d2d072
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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