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title: "Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development"
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# Legal Services - BBSRC Norwich Development

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2a529c2-7fde-4960-bd9c-1da0a232194c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has concluded an award process for the provision of legal services as part of the BBSRC Norwich Development. This procurement was carried out through a direct award under the NHSCS Framework Agreement, focusing on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The procurement falls under the CPV category 79100000 (Legal services), with services expected to support and guide BBSRC. The contracted project is located in Swindon, with a projected timeline starting from 16th July 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The final award was published on 30th July 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large legal firms specialising in regulatory compliance and best commercial practices within the public sector. Although the procurement was completed via a direct award to Womble Bond & Dickinson, the project highlights the value of framework agreements in securing high-value contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should particularly note that such frameworks offer pathways to significant business growth by participating in or establishing their presence within similar procurement frameworks in the future.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the NHSCS Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services Agreement Reference Number: 5324-4903. Brief Description of Requirement Support and provide guidance to BBSRC and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and best commercial practice in relation to the new development on the campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1fe172-5b1f-4b0e-9e1a-a950279b65fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from Existing Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WOMBLE BOND & DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1fe172-5b1f-4b0e-9e1a-a950279b65fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1fe172-5b1f-4b0e-9e1a-a950279b65fc
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/34ad20b4-343c-4538-9c60-dac4ad98219e

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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