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title: "PS26146 - Preparation of Standard Form Scottish Law Security Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d4e"
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# PS26146 - Preparation of Standard Form Scottish Law Security Agreement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d4e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26146 - Preparation of Standard Form Scottish Law Security Agreement" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with the procurement activities managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This process falls under the category of legal services, with the contract awarded to BURNESS PAULL LLP, a large supplier based in Edinburgh. The procurement method was direct, indicating a below-threshold procurement without competition, specific to technical requirements. The contract period began on 14th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, with the status being active as of the last update on 20th May 2026. This procurement activity is located within the United Kingdom, specifically focused in Swindon and Edinburgh.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised legal services with expertise in Scottish law. Large firms experienced in similar legal frameworks and jurisdictions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract exemplifies how niche technical requirements can create opportunities for firms with specialised knowledge to secure government contracts, thereby demonstrating an avenue for expanding service offerings within the public sector. Leveraging insights from such contracts could potentially open doors to further procurement opportunities in the legal industry, reinforcing the role of specialised expertise in securing public contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Scottish loan documentation and Scottish law jurisdiction advice implemented through chosen supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046333-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,500 |

## 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 | BURNESS PAULL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046333-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046333-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.burnesspaull.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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