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PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework
Published 16 Sep 2026
16 Sep 2026
- Primary CPV
-
79100000 *
Legal services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Swindon, South West
- Value
- £1,600,000
- Contract
-
1.9 years Duration
18/08/2026 05/07/2028
- Contract Types
-
79 *Business services: law, marketing, consu...Full CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom · UKK14
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
UKRI
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
79100000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: PS25034
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
Full CPV breakdown
- 79100000 — Legal services (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Central government
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Services
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Main category
- Services
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Active
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Framework details
- Call Off Contract Award Process Call off Contracts under this Framework will be via ‘Direct Award’ based on a ranking from the evaluation of the initial Framework award. Direct Award –Based on the Framework Award criteria the 1st ranked supplier will be issued with the project requirements and then given 24 hours for litigation or 48 hours for complex case advice, to provide an initial response. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to opt for a longer quote period should they feel this is necessary based on the complexity of the requirement. Appendix B - Call Off Ranked Response Template provides an example of the format the project requirements will be presented to the Supplier in. If the 1st ranked Supplier cannot take on the work or their proposal is rejected, the project will be sent to the 2nd ranked Supplier. If the 2nd ranked Supplier cannot take on the work or their proposal is rejected, the project will be sent to the 3rd ranked Supplier. If the 3rd ranked Supplier cannot take on the work or their proposal is rejected, the Contracting Authority will either opt to secure the services outside of the framework or rescope and then repeat the process. The Successful Supplier will be awarded the Call off Contract using the Appendix C – Commissioning Letter.
- Covered by GPA
- Yes
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 14:22
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-064afd
- Notice ID
- PS25034
Organisations on this notice
UKSBS
Procuring Entity, Process Contact Point
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PMPN-7535-GNTG
Supplier Large
Two Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6WR, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PMTV-6479-YMNX
Supplier SME
17-19 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PJVH-9389-VXLJ
Supplier Large
One Glass Wharf, Bristol, BS2 0ZX, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PCJC-9414-RZPH
Full notice record
136 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | UKRI |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | Polaris House |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Swindon |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK14 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | Commercial@ukri.org |
| Party 1 › Role | buyer |
| Party 1 › Classification › Description | Public authority - central government |
| Party 2 › Name | UKSBS |
| Party 2 › Address › Street | Polaris House, North Star Avenue |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | Swindon |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK14 |
| Party 2 › Contact › Email | professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 1 | Procuring entity |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 2 | Process contact point |
| Party 2 › Role Details | Procurement Partner |
| Party 3 › Name | Gowling WLG (UK) LLP |
| Party 3 › Address › Street | Two Snowhill |
| Party 3 › Address › Town / city | Birmingham |
| Party 3 › Address › Postcode | B4 6WR |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 3 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKG31 |
| Party 3 › Contact › Email | jonathan.chamberlain@gowlingwlg.com |
| Party 3 › Role | supplier |
| Party 3 › Business size | large |
| Party 3 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 3 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 3 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 4 › Name | Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited |
| Party 4 › Address › Street | 17-19 Berkeley Square |
| Party 4 › Address › Town / city | Bristol |
| Party 4 › Address › Postcode | BS8 1HB |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 4 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK11 |
| Party 4 › Contact › Email | info@doyleclayton.co.uk |
| Party 4 › Role | supplier |
| Party 4 › Business size | sme |
| Party 4 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 4 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 4 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 5 › Name | Burges Salmon LLP |
| Party 5 › Address › Street | One Glass Wharf |
| Party 5 › Address › Town / city | Bristol |
| Party 5 › Address › Postcode | BS2 0ZX |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 5 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK11 |
| Party 5 › Contact › Email | publicsectortenders@burges-salmon.com |
| Party 5 › Role | supplier |
| Party 5 › Business size | large |
| Party 5 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 5 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 5 › Sheltered workshop | No |
Buyer
| Name | UKRI |
Tender
| Title | PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework |
| Status | complete |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Covered by | GPA |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Method | Without reopening competition |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Type | closed |
| Lot › Status | complete |
| Document › Document type | Conflict of interest |
| Document › Description | Not published |
Awards
| Award 1 › Status | active |
| Award 1 › Category | services |
| Award 1 › Supplier › Name | Burges Salmon LLP |
| Award 1 › Item › CPV › Description | Legal services |
| Award 1 › Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UK |
| Award 1 › Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Award 1 › Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Award 2 › Status | active |
| Award 2 › Category | services |
| Award 2 › Supplier › Name | Gowling WLG (UK) LLP |
| Award 2 › Item › CPV › Description | Legal services |
| Award 3 › Status | active |
| Award 3 › Category | services |
| Award 3 › Supplier › Name | Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited |
| Award 3 › Item › CPV › Description | Legal services |
| Award 3 › Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UK |
| Award 3 › Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Award 3 › Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
Contracts
| Contract 1 › Title | Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework |
| Contract 1 › Status | active |
| Contract 1 › Contract period › Start | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract 1 › Contract period › End | 5 Jul 2028 |
| Contract 1 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 5 Jul 2030 |
| Contract 1 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Contract 1 › Renewal › Description | The Framework duration shall be for a period of 4 years with optional extensions for years 3 and 4 (2+1+1) from commencement date. |
| Contract 1 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Contract 1 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Contract 1 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Contract 1 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Contract 1 › Signed | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract 1 › Document › Document type | Contract notice |
| Contract 1 › Document › Description | Contract details notice on Find a Tender |
| Contract 1 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087805-2026 |
| Contract 1 › Document › Published | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Contract 2 › Status | active |
| Contract 2 › Contract period › Start | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Contract 2 › Contract period › End | 5 Jul 2028 |
| Contract 2 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 5 Jul 2030 |
| Contract 2 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Contract 2 › Renewal › Description | The Framework duration shall be for a period of 4 years with optional extensions for years 3 and 4 (2+1+1) from commencement date. |
| Contract 2 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Contract 2 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Contract 2 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Contract 2 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Contract 2 › Signed | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Contract 2 › Document › Document type | Contract notice |
| Contract 2 › Document › Description | Contract details notice on Find a Tender |
| Contract 2 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087805-2026 |
| Contract 2 › Document › Published | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Contract 3 › Status | active |
| Contract 3 › Contract period › Start | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract 3 › Contract period › End | 5 Jul 2028 |
| Contract 3 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 5 Jul 2030 |
| Contract 3 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Contract 3 › Renewal › Description | The Framework duration shall be for a period of 4 years with optional extensions for years 3 and 4 (2+1+1) from commencement date. |
| Contract 3 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Contract 3 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Contract 3 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Contract 3 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Contract 3 › Signed | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract 3 › Document › Document type | Contract notice |
| Contract 3 › Document › Description | Contract details notice on Find a Tender |
| Contract 3 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087805-2026 |
| Contract 3 › Document › Published | 16 Sep 2026 |