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Support Through Court Hybrid Cardiff

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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01 Sep 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a sub-central government public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Support Through Court Hybrid Cardiff" in the services category, specifically legal services. This contract, which spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, facilitates a collaborative initiative with the charity Support Through Court. The aim is to provide court support to litigants in person and the general public, offering pro-bono guidance. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competitive threshold and was awarded to Support Through Court, an SME located in Cardiff. The contract was signed on 28th August 2025 with a gross value of £210,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in legal services and court support roles, particularly those familiar with pro-bono assistance models. SMEs with a focus on services that enhance public engagement or legal aid can find this type of contract highly beneficial. Organisations that can form strategic partnerships with educational institutions or charities like Cardiff University and Support Through Court might find similar opportunities in the future, particularly when they align with regional regulations and social benefit projects. Businesses with innovative service delivery models that address public sector needs, particularly in legal contexts, are well-suited for such collaborative projects.

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Notice Title

Support Through Court Hybrid Cardiff

Notice Description

A collaboration between the charity Support Through Court and Cardiff University to provide a court support service for litigants in person/the general public, providing pro-bono guidance and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052640-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPORT THROUGH COURT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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