Contract award · 26 Mar 2026

Legal framework access advice

UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded “Legal framework access advice” to DLA Piper UK LLP for £99,000 on 26 Mar 2026.

Research & developmentSouth West

Value £99,000
WinnerDLA Piper UK LLP SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
UK Shared Business Services Limited · Body governed by public law
Supplier
DLA Piper UK LLP SME
Value
£99,000
Procedure
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Sector
Research & development · Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date26 Mar 2026
  2. Published15 Sep 2026Published 173 days after the contract date

Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS RM6360 or the provision of legal advice and services, Lot 2: Major Projects and Complex Advice. Brief Description of Requirement Provide specialist legal advice and drafting support to enable NERC to transition from the current Strategic Relationship Agreements (SRAs) and associated legacy instruments to a new suite of centre-specific agreements. The legal support will ensure the transition is lawful, defensible and aligned with UKRI governance and that the final agreements are clear and proportionate.

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