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PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework
Published 23 Jun 2026
23 Jun 2026
- Primary CPV
-
79100000 *
Legal services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Swindon, South West
- Value
- £1,600,000
- Contract
-
2 years Duration
06/07/2026 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
- Bids received
- 13
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Main category
- Services
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Active
- Award date
- 23 Jun 2026
- Contract can be extended to
- 5 Jul 2030
- Renewal
- 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.
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 23 Jun 2026 11:49
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-064afd
- Notice ID
- PS25034
Competition
13
Bids received
13
Bids considered at final stage
4
SME bids at final stage
0
VCSE bids at final stage
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
Key dates
- Future Signature Date
- 3 Jul 2026 · Scheduled
- Future Signature Date
- 3 Jul 2026 · Scheduled
- Future Signature Date
- 3 Jul 2026 · Scheduled
Full notice record
140 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 |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Lot › Status | complete |
Awards
| Award 1 › Title | Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework |
| Award 1 › Status | active |
| Award 1 › Date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 1 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Award 1 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Award 1 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 1 › Category | services |
| Award 1 › Above threshold | Yes |
| 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 1 › Contract period › Start | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award 1 › Contract period › End | 5 Jul 2028 |
| Award 1 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 5 Jul 2030 |
| Award 1 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 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. |
| Award 1 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 1 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 1 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058879-2026 |
| Award 1 › Document › Published | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 1 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 1 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 1 › Milestone › Due | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award 1 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Award 2 › Status | active |
| Award 2 › Date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 2 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Award 2 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Award 2 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 2 › Category | services |
| Award 2 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Award 2 › Supplier › Name | Gowling WLG (UK) LLP |
| Award 2 › Item › CPV › Description | Legal services |
| Award 2 › Contract period › Start | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award 2 › Contract period › End | 5 Jul 2028 |
| Award 2 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 5 Jul 2030 |
| Award 2 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 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. |
| Award 2 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 2 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 2 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058879-2026 |
| Award 2 › Document › Published | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 2 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 2 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 2 › Milestone › Due | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award 2 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Award 3 › Status | active |
| Award 3 › Date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 3 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Award 3 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Award 3 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 3 › Category | services |
| Award 3 › Above threshold | Yes |
| 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 |
| Award 3 › Contract period › Start | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award 3 › Contract period › End | 5 Jul 2028 |
| Award 3 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 5 Jul 2030 |
| Award 3 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 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. |
| Award 3 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 3 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 3 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058879-2026 |
| Award 3 › Document › Published | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 3 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award 3 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 3 › Milestone › Due | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award 3 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |