---
title: "Provision of Criminal Barrister Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-27"
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# Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cd

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission has contracted the firm QEB Hollis Whiteman for the provision of criminal barrister services, following an open procedure procurement process. The procurement pertains to legal services in Birmingham, West Midlands, under the industry classification CPV 79100000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27 August 2025, with contracts signed on 7 October 2024, marking the conclusion of the tender identified by the code 24-015, valued at GBP 4,800,000. This procurement process aligns with the legal framework specified by CELEX:32014L0024.

This opportunity primarily benefits legal service providers, particularly those specialising in criminal law. With the quality of service being a major determinant (80% weight) in the evaluation alongside price (20%), established barrister services can leverage their expertise and service quality to secure such public sector contracts. Given the open procurement method and electronic submission capabilities, it provides a streamlined entry point for particularly small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary expertise. Businesses within the legal services sector can significantly benefit by expanding their scope and reputation through such high-profile public contracts awarded by bodies like the Gambling Commission.

## Notice

Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051578-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QEB HOLLIS WHITEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051578-2025
- 27 Sep 2024 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031054-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43009

## Provenance

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