---
title: "UKRI-5833 Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-05"
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# UKRI-5833 Legal Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "UKRI-5833 Legal Services" under the direct procurement method without competition. The procurement, falling under the services category for legal services, aimed to secure specialist legal support for operational and compliance activities. The contract, with a gross value of £144,000, started on 1st April 2026 and will end on 30th March 2027. Doyle Clayton Solicitors, located in London, has been awarded this contract to provide services such as legal advice, risk assessment, and management of overseas legal support.

This tender creates opportunities for law firms specialising in multi-jurisdictional and complex personnel legal matters. Businesses in the legal industry with capabilities in international operations and risk mitigation will find this contract particularly suited for growth. The direct procurement method suggests opportunities for existing relationships with government entities or specialised, bespoke legal services that do not require open competition. Large legal firms with expertise in governance, compliance, and international law would be well-positioned to compete for similar engagements in the future.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a follow-on contract for the provision of specialist legal services to ensure continuity in the delivery of high-priority operational and compliance activities. The requirement includes support on complex, multi-jurisdictional personnel matters, international operations, and coordination with external legal advisers. The scope of services will include the provision of legal advice, risk assessment and mitigation support, attendance at governance and decision-making forums, and oversight and management of existing arrangements for overseas legal support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053116-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | DOYLE CLAYTON SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 08:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053116-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053116-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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