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C23065 - HR Legal Support (Retainer)

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed a procurement process for HR legal support, awarding a contract to Geldards LLP through the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services. This contracting process falls within the legal services industry, with classified CPV code 79100000. The contract, valued at £105,000, is set to commence on 23 February 2026 and will expire on 22 February 2029. Located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKJ4 region, the procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, marking a transition from tender to award stage. The contract was decided based on a quality questionnaire (60%) and price (40%).

This tender opens substantial opportunities for solicitor firms seeking to expand into the public sector, particularly those specialising in human resources legal support services. While Geldards LLP is a large-scale supplier that has secured the contract, businesses that are adept at handling complex human resources legalities such as Employment Tribunals, Health & Safety Regulations, and employee management would be suited to engaging in similar procurement opportunities, potentially under frameworks like KCS. Competitive firms can capitalise on similar frameworks to demonstrate proficiency in legal advisory services, positioning themselves as ideal candidates for future public sector projects.

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Notice Title

C23065 - HR Legal Support (Retainer)

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue has awarded a contract for the provision on a solicitor firm to provide legal services in relation to Human Resources (HR) matters, such as advice on employee relation matters, Employment Tribunals, Health & Safety, Legislation, Changes to Employment Law, Performance, Absence Management, Disciplinary, Grievances, Whistle-blowing and Protect Characteristics. The contract was awarded via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services. The contract is to run for 3 years starting 23/02/2026 and expires 22/02/2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition carried out via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via a mini competition via the KCS Framework Y21012 - Legal Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

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