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title: "Barrister Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Barrister Services

Buyer: WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c7471ba-08a9-4771-9478-42515a2a4978

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Barrister Services" was conducted by Wandle Housing Association Limited, headquartered in London, England. This procurement falls under the business services industry category, specifically law-related services. The process employed a limited procurement method through competitive quotation below a certain threshold, culminating in an award on 29th November 2024. The contract spans from 22nd December 2024 to 22nd December 2026. This tender aims to secure expert legal services for defending against civil and criminal proceedings related to housing disrepair and other claims. The minimum contract value was set at £50,000, with a total value reaching £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in housing litigation and defence. The contract, awarded to 4-5 Grays Inn Square, offers a robust platform for business growth, allowing the successful supplier to engage in high-stakes legal defence work over a two-year period. Businesses focusing on law and consulting services can leverage this contract to establish or expand their footprint within the legal aid sector for housing-related matters in England.

## Notice

This Exception is for specialisms required to robustly defend civil and criminal proceedings brought against Wandle in respect of housing disrepair, EPAs and claims for private nuisance. This is in relation to live and future litigation cases and so requires immediate services to defend Wandle's interests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aeafe2a-a367-4c9e-b4df-74f49d825529 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aeafe2a-a367-4c9e-b4df-74f49d825529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aeafe2a-a367-4c9e-b4df-74f49d825529
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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