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Legal Adjudications

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a tender titled "Legal Adjudications" under the services category. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement process commenced with a contract starting on 2nd March 2026, and is set to end on 1st March 2027, with a potential extension up to 1st March 2028. The contract, valued at £150,000, was awarded to Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP. Key documents related to this contract were published on 5th May 2026.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing adjudication support within the specified contract period. While the contract was awarded directly, similar opportunities could appeal to other legal firms with interests in public sector work, particularly those situated within or near London to leverage proximity to the buying organisation's headquarters. Businesses looking for growth opportunities in public procurement should consider aligning their offerings with direct contract requirements that may occasionally be exempt from broader competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Legal Adjudications

Notice Description

Legal Adjudications - Exemption from PA23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041014-2026
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATES WELLS & BRAITHWAITE LONDON

Further Information

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