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Specialist Legal Services

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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10 Nov 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority involved awarding a contract for "Specialist Legal Services" to support the delivery of their Safety Plan. This service falls under the "services" category in the legal industry, specifically targeting the provision of legal services. The contracting process was a tender with a procurement method below the threshold, and it has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was signed and active from 17 October 2025, concluding on 18 December 2025. The primary service location is within the UKJ3 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing specialist support to governmental organisations. SMEs like SIMKINS LLP, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the types of enterprises well-suited to such opportunities. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially those able to navigate sub-central government procurement like the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority, will find such tenders beneficial. While the procurement method remains "Below threshold - unknown," it suggests potential ease of entry for smaller firms aiming to collaborate with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Specialist Legal Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of specialist legal services to support delivery of HIWFRS' Safety Plan and continued organisational development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072499-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9SJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMKINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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