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17 Jul 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Independent Adjudicator Contract 2," was conducted by Companies House, a central government public authority based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of legal services. This contract has been awarded to Innovo Law, a supplier headquartered in London, in the final award stage, and the contract is valued at £201,208. The process used a direct procurement method described as below threshold - without competition, highlighting a streamlined approach under the light-touch regime. The contract, active since 28th June 2026, is scheduled to operate until 28th February 2027, with potential extensions, marking its completion status on the tender timeline as of 17th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those capable of delivering independent adjudication functions. Firms such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Innovo Law, may find growth potential by engaging in such direct award procurements. The scope includes reviewing appeals against late filing penalties and ensuring impartial adjudication, allowing businesses with expertise in legislative interpretations and client mediation to cultivate their government-related service portfolios. Innovative approaches to legal service delivery could further enhance business prospects within similar governmental procurement avenues.

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Notice Title

Independent Adjudicator Contract 2

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-06ce16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067909-2026
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
£176,006 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

INNOVO LAW

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