---
title: "PS25279 - Legal Fees and Charges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# PS25279 - Legal Fees and Charges

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de85

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25279 - Legal Fees and Charges" under the direct procurement method, which was executed without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded to HARPER MACLEOD LLP, a supplier situated in Glasgow. This procurement activity was completed on 11th November 2025, with the contract period running from 12th August 2025 to 25th September 2025. The total value of the contract was £14,400, inclusive of VAT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, especially those offering consultancy services related to research and development. Businesses that specialise in this sector and have the capability to deliver high-quality legal assistance could find valuable opportunities through similar direct procurement contracts. Although HARPER MACLEOD LLP was awarded this particular contract, the procurement highlights the demand within the central government's public authority sector, creating potential for similar future opportunities for competitive firms. SMEs, in particular, should look for similar opportunities to leverage their specialised skills and niche offerings.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Award notice for Legal Fees and Charges- UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072724-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | HARPER MACLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072724-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072724-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harpermacleod.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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