This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 14:51

Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 15:26

Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has awarded contracts for Legal Advice Services within the social welfare sector. This procurement, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-0688be, involves delivering legal advice covering generalist, housing, and immigration areas of law through outreach advice hubs in Greenwich, London. The procurement process began with a planning phase and continued through to tender and award stages, culminating on 17 June 2026. The open procedure method was employed, highlighting the procurement’s commitment to transparency and competition. The contract period starts on 1 July 2026 and runs through 31 March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension, thus providing a stable engagement period for bidders.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses interested in expanding their legal services within the public welfare domain. Given the collaborative nature of outreach advice hubs, businesses with a strong foundation in providing legal services and those experienced in social-oriented legal aid will find this tender particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete, supported by the eligibility criteria aimed at fostering diverse participation. These contracts, awarded to CITIZENS ADVICE GREENWICH LTD, GREENWICH HOUSING RIGHTS, and PLUMSTEAD COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE LIMITED, not only promise financial growth but also the opportunity for businesses to impact the community positively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

This service is for legal advice in relation to social welfare. This legal advice provision is to be delivered across the outreach advice hubs in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The Legal advice covers three areas including generalist, housing and immigration areas of law.

Lot Information

Generalist advice

Renewal: The buyer has the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months in agreement with the supplier.

Housing advice

Renewal: The buyer has the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months in agreement with the supplier.

Immigration Advice

Renewal: The buyer has the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months in agreement with the supplier.

Planning Information

The Royal Borough of Greenwich engaged with the marketplace notifying them of our intent to re-procure the services associated with this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057198-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,677,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,677,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,450,360 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CITIZENS ADVICE GREENWICH LTD

GREENWICH HOUSING RIGHTS

PLUMSTEAD COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE LIMITED

Further Information

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