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HR & Legal Advice Support Services

Transport for Wales

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Sep 2025 at 16:27

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process carried out by Transport for Wales (TfW) involves the contracting of "HR & Legal Advice Support Services" under the industry category of legal services. The contract covers the provision of legal support, including employment law advice, via a subscription model for an initial period of three years, with potential extensions up to two additional years. Based in Pontypridd, this procurement ensures the delivery of face-to-face as well as helpline services, employment tribunal support, and regular legal updates to TfW's team. The procurement followed an open procedure and was initially opened for bidding until 24 March 2025. The contract was awarded on 15 August 2025 to Hugh James, with a total contract value of £297,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in employment law and advisory services, as well as those offering comprehensive legal support through flexible models like annual subscriptions. SMEs with expertise in providing employment law advice and larger firms adept at handling complex tribunal cases can find growth prospects through such contracts. The contract's emphasis on quality over price with a 70% quality criterion allows for businesses with superior service offerings to compete effectively. Furthermore, the involvement of community benefits ensures that businesses contributing to local social and economic goals may have a favourable standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR & Legal Advice Support Services

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfW and it's subsidiaries seek legal employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. ET support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd.

Renewal: Up to 2 periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2028 should extension options not be utilised.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hugh James

Further Information

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