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Employment Law Advice Provider

THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for an "Employment Law Advice Provider" under the industry category of Legal Services. The procurement aimed to secure specialist UK employment law advice to manage urgent or sensitive matters as they arise. The process reached the award stage as of 27th November 2025, with DPEL Limited selected as the supplier. Direct procurement was employed, classified as below threshold and without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £5,000. This contract, designated under legal basis 2023/54, is set to begin on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. A milestone for the future signature date is scheduled by 9th December 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) providing legal services, especially those specialising in employment law advice. Businesses with the expertise and flexibility to offer context-specific, timely advice, and those familiar with organisational policies and practices, will find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies looking to expand their client base within the public undertaking sector may view this as a chance to build valuable partnerships and enhance their market presence. The focus on responsive and urgent legal guidance underscores the importance of reliability and specialty skills, making it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to expand their footprint within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Law Advice Provider

Notice Description

WRAP requires access to specialist UK employment law advice on an occasional, responsive basis when urgent or sensitive matters arise. This support is currently not required at a volume that justifies a large retainer or ongoing contracted hours; however, when issues do occur, timely expert guidance is essential to manage organisational risk and ensure compliance with employment legislation. Whilst WRAP currently has a relationship with their existing charity Legal Team, there remains a need for a supplementary adviser with deep familiarity with WRAP's operating model, policies and employment practices. This enables swift, context-specific advice when circumstances require immediate action.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Procurement Lead
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.ngo
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DPEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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