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title: "PS25246 - Legal advice regarding overseas Working"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f96dc775-4cfc-46ac-a03a-e3e52bab88fb"
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# PS25246 - Legal advice regarding overseas Working

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96dc775-4cfc-46ac-a03a-e3e52bab88fb

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## Summary

The procurement process for contract PS25246 involved UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation. The contract, titled 'PS25246 - Legal advice regarding overseas Working,' is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This contract is designated as a Direct Award, with DAC Beachcroft LLP serving as the supplier. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, having been completed with a status marked as 'active'. The contract period spans from 6th May 2025 to 18th June 2025 in the United Kingdom, and the award notice was published on 20th November 2025, following the award date of 2nd May 2025. The procurement follows a direct award process, which is reflected in its method details and the total contract value is £2,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses within the legal services industry seeking to expand their operations in providing public sector legal services. While the procurement approach as a Direct Award may limit competition, it highlights the potential for firms with established relationships or recognised expertise to secure contracts without a competitive tendering process. Businesses that have expertise in offering legal consultancy services related to international operations stand to benefit. As an SME or VCSE designation is not specified, larger businesses with the capacity to handle projects with entities like UK Research and Innovation, under this arrangement, would be well-suited to participate in such lucrative opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award procurement exercise. Award notice for the provision of Public Sector Legal Services - UK Research and Innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b186270-8bca-4fa6-9592-dc2961f92dc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 18 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500 |
| 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 | DAC BEACHCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b186270-8bca-4fa6-9592-dc2961f92dc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b186270-8bca-4fa6-9592-dc2961f92dc3
  20th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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