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Barrister Services

WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Barrister Services" was conducted by Wandle Housing Association Limited, headquartered in London, England. This procurement falls under the business services industry category, specifically law-related services. The process employed a limited procurement method through competitive quotation below a certain threshold, culminating in an award on 29th November 2024. The contract spans from 22nd December 2024 to 22nd December 2026. This tender aims to secure expert legal services for defending against civil and criminal proceedings related to housing disrepair and other claims. The minimum contract value was set at £50,000, with a total value reaching £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in housing litigation and defence. The contract, awarded to 4-5 Grays Inn Square, offers a robust platform for business growth, allowing the successful supplier to engage in high-stakes legal defence work over a two-year period. Businesses focusing on law and consulting services can leverage this contract to establish or expand their footprint within the legal aid sector for housing-related matters in England.

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Notice Title

Barrister Services

Notice Description

This Exception is for specialisms required to robustly defend civil and criminal proceedings brought against Wandle in respect of housing disrepair, EPAs and claims for private nuisance. This is in relation to live and future litigation cases and so requires immediate services to defend Wandle's interests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c7471ba-08a9-4771-9478-42515a2a4978
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aeafe2a-a367-4c9e-b4df-74f49d825529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9BB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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