Award

Barrister Services

WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED involves the provision of Barrister Services aimed at addressing specialisms required for defending civil and criminal proceedings related to housing disrepair, EPAs, and private nuisance claims. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business Services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The geographical focus is England, United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 3rd February 2025 and ending on 2nd February 2027. The tender underwent a competitive quotation process, categorised under a 'limited' procurement method, and has reached the award stage, with the award being active since 11th January 2025. The contract's minimum and total value are set at £50,000 and £100,000 respectively.

The award to Ashley Taylors Legal Ltd creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those equipped to handle litigation and housing-related cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for contracts such as this, given the project's size and scope. Companies with a strong track record in law services and immediate availability to engage in active and future litigation would benefit significantly from participating in such procurement processes, fostering their growth within the public sector legal service market.

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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-e261907e-ffaf-45b2-a514-af374e7187e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214b587-c558-4ddd-be0a-2ae9c2661d71
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
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 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

ASHLEY TAYLORS LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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