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31 Jul 2026 at 08:54

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31 Jul 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has successfully completed a procurement process for providing an Immigration Legal Advice Service, which has now moved into the award stage. This tender, identifiable by the title "Immigration Legal Advice Service," is categorised under legal services and took place in Romford, United Kingdom, under the oversight of the London Borough of Havering. The process was conducted through a limited competition method, which is below the threshold, making it a more streamlined initiative. Key dates include the contract award date on 1st July 2026, with the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st January 2028, and the signing was scheduled for 31st July 2026.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for legal firms specialising in immigration advice. Given that the process concluded with only one bid from RakLAW Solicitors, there is a clear opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the legal service market. Medium to large-sized enterprises with expertise in immigration law and capabilities to meet the local government's service expectations would find such tenders especially advantageous for business expansion. The project's completion and active status affirm its viability, marking a lucrative entry point into governmental service provision for the successful applicant.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Immigration Legal Advice Service

Notice Description

Immigration Legal Advice Service Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072513-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAKLAW SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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