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title: "PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework"
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# PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework

Buyer: UKRI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064afd

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with UKSBS handling the procurement. The framework agreement aims to procure legal services, focusing on employment tribunals and complex casework, are located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process employed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with awards made on 23rd June 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2028, with potential renewal extending up to 2030. The procurement method facilitates an open framework, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2023, and the agreement is structured to enable direct awards based on framework rankings.

This tender is a significant opportunity for legal firms seeking to expand within the public sector by offering their expertise in employment tribunals and complex casework. With the framework intended to be awarded to three suppliers, businesses that provide high-quality legal advice, risk assessments, and management of legal risks are well-suited to compete. Participation in this framework may particularly benefit law firms aiming to strengthen their portfolio in public sector legal services. It opens the potential for long-term collaboration with UKRI, offering businesses a chance to secure substantial engagements through consistent frameworks and calls of contracts, depending on their rank in the evaluation scores.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th May 2026 at 11.00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Framework Overview UKSBS on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (The Contracting Authority), wishes to establish a framework to procure Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework. UKSBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). It is intended that this Framework will be awarded to 3 Suppliers. Supplier will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based off the total final evaluation scores from this procurement. Call of Contracts will be awarded based on the ranked position with work being offered on for first refusal through the ranked positions. Bidders are advised that there is no commitment of Services to be awarded as Call of Contracts under this Framework Agreement. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2586

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 4 years with optional extensions for years 3 and 4 (2+1+1) from commencement of the Contract.

### Planning Information

A Bidders’ Conference will not be held in conjunction with this procurement. 
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. 
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you have any questions at this stage please email professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058879-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UKRI |
| Additional buyers | UKSBS |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON; DOYLE CLAYTON SOLICITORS; GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058879-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034829-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011324-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058879-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034829-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011324-2026
  9th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14909
  PS25034 - Legal Services Framework - Main Tender Document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14910
  PS25034 - Legal Services Framework - Main Tender Questions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14911
  PS25034 - AW5.2 - Rates Schedule
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14912
  Appendix B - Call off Ranked Response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14913
  AW4.1 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14914
  Appendix C - Commissioning Letter

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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