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title: "BEIS - CS21398 - RM3787 - Legal advice"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# BEIS - CS21398 - RM3787 - Legal advice

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec7424d6-fb7c-4763-a3de-cd63158fafea

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking a legal advisor under the title "BEIS - CS21398 - RM3787 - Legal advice." This falls under the legal advisory and information services category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement method used for this contract was a selective process through a direct award from the CCS RM3787 Finance & Complex Legal Services framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 20th July 2021, with the contract running from 8th July 2021 to 30th September 2021, and had a total contract value of £600,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a government department and potentially expand their clientele. The direct award mechanism suggests a streamlined process, making it accessible for capable legal advisors to compete. Given the nature of the contract, businesses specialising in legal advisory services will be well-positioned to respond effectively and capitalise on this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

*** Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have a requirement to bring in a Legal advisor. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM3787 Finance & Complex Legal Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed83f1-2860-4f52-9325-aa7fcef3e5e6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS ASIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed83f1-2860-4f52-9325-aa7fcef3e5e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed83f1-2860-4f52-9325-aa7fcef3e5e6
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94791442-db88-4496-b313-27d54d4241fe

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