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title: "HR & Legal Advice Support Services"
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# HR & Legal Advice Support Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process carried out by Transport for Wales (TfW) involves the contracting of "HR & Legal Advice Support Services" under the industry category of legal services. The contract covers the provision of legal support, including employment law advice, via a subscription model for an initial period of three years, with potential extensions up to two additional years. Based in Pontypridd, this procurement ensures the delivery of face-to-face as well as helpline services, employment tribunal support, and regular legal updates to TfW's team. The procurement followed an open procedure and was initially opened for bidding until 24 March 2025. The contract was awarded on 15 August 2025 to Hugh James, with a total contract value of £297,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in employment law and advisory services, as well as those offering comprehensive legal support through flexible models like annual subscriptions. SMEs with expertise in providing employment law advice and larger firms adept at handling complex tribunal cases can find growth prospects through such contracts. The contract's emphasis on quality over price with a 70% quality criterion allows for businesses with superior service offerings to compete effectively. Furthermore, the involvement of community benefits ensures that businesses contributing to local social and economic goals may have a favourable standing.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054415-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2028 should extension options not be utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £297,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH JAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054415-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006157-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://tfw.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

## Provenance

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