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09 Jul 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Tai Calon Community Housing Ltd, a sub-central public authority located in Blaina, Wales, UK (UKL16). The tender, titled "STA25-0045 - Legal Services," was aimed at acquiring legal advice for compliance with electrical safety requirements under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. The procurement followed a direct method, below threshold and without competition. This process was completed, with the contract awarded to Devonshires Solicitors on 2nd December 2025, and is effective until 1st December 2026. This tender falls under the services category and operates within the legal advisory and representation services sector (CPV: 79110000).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for law firms specialising in legal advisory services related to housing and safety regulations, particularly those familiar with Welsh devolved regulations. Although the process was conducted through direct procurement and is now complete, similar future tenders could provide growth potential for businesses that can offer specialised legal expertise to public authorities in compliance matters. Firms with experience in handling housing safety compliance and representation services would be well-suited to pursue similar contracting opportunities to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Title

STA25-0045 - Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Advice regarding compliance with electrical safety requirements under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064889-2026
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 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
TAI CALON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLAINA
Postcode
NP13 3JW
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Blaina
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVONSHIRES SOLICTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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