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24 Jun 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Companies House, located in Cardiff, UK, has culminated in the award of the "Independent Adjudicator Contract 5". This procurement, categorised under legal services, involves the delivery of independent adjudicator services to investigate complaints and review appeals related to Companies House's operations. The procurement method used was direct contracting, below the threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th June 2026, with an active contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2027, and possible extensions up to February 2029. The total contract value is £72,000 gross, and the services are classified under CPV code 79100000.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing expertise in legal services, especially those familiar with adjudication and complaint resolution. The awarded contract, while specific, could set a precedent for future similar opportunities, allowing businesses to establish a foothold in providing regulatory compliance services to central government authorities. Companies with proficiency in handling legal disputes and appeals, and those wishing to engage with government clients, would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and reinforcing their capacities in the public sector service offerings.

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Notice Title

Independent Adjudicator Contract 5

Notice Description

Delivery of Independent Adjudicator Services. The Companies House independent adjudicators investigate complaints about: delays discourtesy mistakes the way that Companies House has dealt with complaints The adjudicators also review written appeals against late filing penalties. Their discretion in these situations is limited. The adjudicators are impartial and not part of Companies House.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2026
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
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR 5

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