Award

HR & Legal Advice Support Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for HR & Legal Advice Support Services has been awarded by Transport for Wales, a central purchasing body located in Pontypridd. The buyer sought employment law advice and support services for a period of three years via an open procurement method, which included face-to-face legal support and a helpline service. The contract was completed with a total value of £297,000 and was signed on 15th August 2025. The procurement stage, as of 5th September 2025, is in the award phase, and the services are classified under the industry category of legal services, specifically CPV code 79100000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, providing a transparent opportunity for companies to submit their bids electronically, with the final proposal deadline on 24th March 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal advisory services, especially those specialising in employment law. With the demand for legal support tailored to employment tribunals and bi-annual legal updates, medium to large-scale enterprises with expertise in public service law would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Smaller businesses could also find opportunities through consortium arrangements, as the procurement process favoured quality over price with a 70% weighting towards the quality criterion. Engaging in such contracts could foster business growth by building a reputation within the public sector and expanding service offerings to other public bodies.

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Notice Title

HR & Legal Advice Support Services

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfW and it's subsidiaries seek legal employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. ET support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd.

Renewal: Up to 2 periods of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148352
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2028 should extension options not be utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGH JAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497809
    HR & Legal Advice Support Services - Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP542029
    HR & Legal Advice Support Services - Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd.

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