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title: "CS21566 - Legal Advice"
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# CS21566 - Legal Advice

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5a36d84-f3e6-46c0-b436-01cc6e0a0fb9

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the award of a contract for legal advisory services titled "CS21566 - Legal Advice." This contract, classified under the CPV code 79111000, has a total value of £400,000 and was sourced through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement (Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786). The contract period commenced on 23rd December 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2023. The delivery location for the services is Swindon, England, with the tender period closing on 21st December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in advisory services related to research and innovation. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include established legal service providers, especially those equipped to navigate frameworks and public sector requirements. The awarded contract was given to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, indicating a demand for experienced suppliers capable of delivering high-quality legal services within the stipulated framework guidelines.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3786 General Legal Advice Services to provide UK Research and Innovation legal advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f995f0d-35ce-43e1-9d71-d0d78d7ab942 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 13:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f995f0d-35ce-43e1-9d71-d0d78d7ab942
- 23 Dec 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f995f0d-35ce-43e1-9d71-d0d78d7ab942

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f995f0d-35ce-43e1-9d71-d0d78d7ab942
  11th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f9cc0fb-a57e-4be0-811e-82febf82596e

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