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Restorative Justice Programme

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Restorative Justice Programme" was commissioned by Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, within the services industry category, specifically focused on "Legal advisory and representation services." The procurement method employed was direct, classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The tender process has reached the award stage, having been completed with a contract awarded to Howe + Co Solicitors. The contract was signed on 17th September 2025, with the service delivery period from 17th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value stands at GBP 179,000 excluding VAT.

This procurement initiative opens an avenue for legal service providers, particularly those with experience in restorative justice and legal advisory services, to explore business growth with similar public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal representation have a competitive edge due to the nature of this direct procurement, allowing for a streamlined process without competition. Businesses well-suited to this opportunity are those demonstrating capacity to efficiently engage with public undertakings and deliver specialised legal services tailored to the justice sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Restorative Justice Programme

Notice Description

Restorative Justice Programme Legal Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069247-2025
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWE + CO SOLICITORS

Further Information

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