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HM Senior Coroner

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Isle of Wight Council, seeking legal services for HM Senior Coroner. The contract, identified with the title "HM Senior Coroner," falls under the industry category of legal services, as per the CPV classification 79100000. The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This direct award process, classified as a "Direct award," concluded with an active award status on 24th February 2025. The contract period spans from 28th February to 31st December 2025, with a contract value of £65,000. The tender was initiated to fulfil statutory obligations, with consideration given to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) despite not engaging voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal service providers looking to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those specialising in coroner-related legal support. The direct procurement method points to a streamlined process advantageous for businesses capable of quickly mobilising services in response to statutory requirements. SMEs are considered suitable contenders for this opportunity, allowing smaller firms to showcase their expertise and gain valuable contracts, contributing to their growth in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

HM Senior Coroner

Notice Description

Legal support to HM Senior Coroner Additional information: Waived under IWC CSOs in order to meet statutory obligations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29e6fdca-eec8-48f9-8d1d-0b203989fb97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c6700b-2025-4ec7-b427-7a2f7cb73fd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Chandler
Contact Email
lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSLEY NAPLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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