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02 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is the buying organisation in this procurement process, focused on acquiring legal services for the Brockley PFI Project Agreement. The procurement falls under the industry category of financial and insurance services, specifically targeting specialist solicitors to aid in potential dispute resolution. The process reached the award stage on 2nd July 2026, with the contract period starting on 26th July 2026 and ending on 31st December 2026. The location for the contracted service delivery is Catford, within the UK's UKI44 region. This tender was executed as a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, and primarily targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in public sector PFI contracts and dispute resolution. As the awarded supplier, WARD HADAWAY LLP, with extensive experience in legal advisory, will offer strategic advice to defend potential claims. Businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those that are SMEs and have a track record in managing and advising on complex PFI agreements, stand well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The contract, valued at £41,666 net (gross amount £50,000), underscores the importance of expertise and experience in securing opportunities for growth within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Brockley PFI legal service

Notice Description

Procure specialist solicitors Ward Hadaway to advise on certain aspects of the Brockley PFI Project Agreement and to assist with preparatory work in anticipation of a dispute resolution procedure under the Project Agreement contract with Regenter-B3. By using solicitors with extensive experience and a track record in successfully assisting public sector Authorities to defend dispute claims from PFI companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c23e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARD HADAWAY

Further Information

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