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title: "UK Research and Innovation - Legal Advice"
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# UK Research and Innovation - Legal Advice

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9ea9033-a429-4b64-94c2-98a7ebafadd4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for legal services titled "UK Research and Innovation - Legal Advice". This contract, valued at £47,000, falls under the legal services category and was procured through a selective method via a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2020, with the contract effective from 26 March 2020 to 30 September 2020. The procurement process primarily covers delivery across the United Kingdom as well as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in legal services. Businesses that specialise in providing legal advice and have relevant expertise could greatly benefit from this contract, enabling them to enhance their service offerings and grow their client base in both domestic and international markets. With the ongoing need for legal counsel in various sectors, competing for similar contracts could lead to substantial long-term growth prospects.

## Notice

*****This is not a call for competition****Contract was procured via Direct Award against Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786 - General Legal Services LOT 1 Tier 1 to supply UK Research and Innovation Legal Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de406aea-26a4-4a49-b74a-c5d11129e430 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de406aea-26a4-4a49-b74a-c5d11129e430

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de406aea-26a4-4a49-b74a-c5d11129e430
  6th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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