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Provision of Legal Services - Housing, Assets & Support

HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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17 Jul 2026 at 12:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Hafod Housing Association, involves the tender for the "Provision of Legal Services - Housing, Assets & Support," which is currently in the tender stage. Hafod Housing Association, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender process is open and targets the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000. Interested parties should note key dates, such as the tender period ending on 18th August 2026, by 12:00 PM, with the award period concluding on 18th September 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will have a duration of three years, with renewal options for an additional two plus two years. The procurement method is through an open procedure, aimed at engaging a wide array of service providers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, especially those specialising in housing and asset management services. Firms equipped to deliver high-quality legal services in these areas might find this contract a significant boost to their portfolios. With a contract value over £690,728.5 and a focus on quality and price, as outlined in the award criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. The wide operational scope across multiple local authorities in Wales provides a platform for business growth and expansion through sustained collaboration with Hafod Housing Association over the potential nine-year duration. Businesses can access bidding documents and further details via the eTender Wales portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services - Housing, Assets & Support

Notice Description

The scope of this tender is to review proposals for the provision of legal services to support Housing, Assets and support needs. The estimated start date for the contract is Tuesday 18th August 2026 Hafod works across 8 local authorities 1) Bridgend 2) Caerphilly 3) Cardiff 4) Vale of Glamorgan 5) Rhondda Cynan Taff 6) Merthyr Tydfil 7) Torfaen 8) Newport The contract term will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 + 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067835-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£690,728 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£690,728 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
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
CF5 6ES
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
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Wenvoe
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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