AwardedAwarded 9 September 2026

PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded legal work to Burges Salmon LLP, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP and Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited on 9 September 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 22 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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…Read the full description
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

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Burges Salmon LLP
13 bids received
£1,600,000
Awarded 23 June 2026
18 August 2026 to 5 July 2028
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
13 bids received
£1,600,000
Awarded 23 June 2026
9 September 2026 to 5 July 2028
Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited (SME)
13 bids received
£1,600,000
Awarded 23 June 2026
20 July 2026 to 5 July 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 011324-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 034829-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058879-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 087805-2026

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From notice 011324-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.