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
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 011324-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 034829-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058879-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 087805-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
1898Awards
1735Suppliers it has used most for legal
- Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited4 contracts
- Burges Salmon LLP2 contracts
- Burness Paull2 contracts
- Dla Piper UK LLP2 contracts
- Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP2 contracts
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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.