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13 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "IA3994 H&S Regulatory Legal Advice - Asbestos Management" contract. The buying organisation sought direct procurement below the threshold, without competition, due to immediate regulatory needs related to asbestos management. The contract was awarded to Ward Hadaway LLP, a large legal services provider, and is categorised under services within the legal industry. The contract, active since 8th July 2026, will run until 31st December 2027, with possible extensions up to 31st December 2029, depending on needs. This procurement is located in Stafford, United Kingdom, within the UKG region and is operated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for legal service providers who specialise in health and safety regulations, specifically asbestos management. Businesses that are established in providing immediate and strategic legal advice would be well-positioned for similar contracts, especially those capable of navigating sub-central government requirements and delivering services without a competitive bidding process. The nature of this procurement, with its potential for extension beyond initial terms, can offer stable and lucrative business growth opportunities for firms meeting these specialised criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IA3994 H&S Regulatory Legal Advice - Asbestos Management

Notice Description

HSW Service and Strategic Property need immediate H&S regulatory legal advice relating to asbestos management issue that has arisen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065740-2026
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARD HADAWAY

Further Information

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