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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Independent Adjudicator Contract 4" is issued by Companies House, a central government public authority based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract involves the delivery of independent adjudicator services, focusing on addressing and investigating complaints related to delays, discourtesy, mistakes, and the handling of complaints by Companies House. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold, without competition, which falls under a 'light touch' regime. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 27 February 2026, and it is active from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, with potential extensions until 28 February 2029. The main procurement category is services, specifically legal services, as per the relevant CPV classification.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in providing legal services, particularly those specialising in dispute resolution and complaint management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal adjudication and an interest in working with central government bodies would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities and growth aspirations. The contract, awarded to a supplier also based in Cardiff, reflects an emphasis on local expertise, which might be beneficial for SMEs seeking to increase their portfolio within the public sector in the UK. With a gross contracted value of GBP 79,202.88, it offers financial growth and the possibility of further business through potential contract extensions.

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Notice Title

Independent Adjudicator Contract 4

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-06bc23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059409-2026
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
£66,002 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 4

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