--- title: "V2C25028 - Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BARCUD SHARED SERVICES" published: "2026-01-20" --- # V2C25028 - Legal Services Buyer: BARCUD SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d1eb.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "V2C25028 - Legal Services" was initiated by Barcud Shared Services, based in Cardiff, UK. This open procedure aimed to appoint solicitors for external legal services, focusing on fixed-fee arrangements for value delivery. The procurement encompassed three lots: Gas/Electrical Injunctions, Housing Disrepair, and Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions. The procurement was completed, and the contract was awarded on 16th January 2026, with the completion of the tender period on 17th November 2025. The contract for each lot begins on 6th February 2026 and allows for a one-year extension, highlighting its strategic importance in the legal services sector. This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in housing and social services. The specified focus on fixed-fee arrangements ensures that firms equipped to offer cost-effective solutions with flexible service delivery models are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal services related to gas/electrical issues, housing disrepair, and anti-social behaviour can benefit from engaging with this contract. This structured opportunity can drive business growth through long-term partnerships and allow businesses to integrate themselves into the public sector's legal service ecosystem. Sian Thomas, Daughter & Son Solicitors, an SME firm, was successfully awarded these contracts, indicating the favourable conditions for smaller firms. ## Notice Valleys to Coast seeks to appoint a firm of solicitors to provide external legal services, with a focus on delivering fixed-fee arrangements wherever possible, to ensure value for money. Bidders will be required to demonstrate flexibility in how services are delivered and include initial fixed pricing structures. The contract will be split into three distinct lots: Lot 1: Gas/Electrical Injunctions Lot 2: Housing Disrepair Lot 3: Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions ### Lot Information Gas/Electrical Injunctions Gas/Electrical Injunctions Legal Services Renewal: Optional one year extension Housing Disrepair Housing Disrepair Legal Services Renewal: Optional one year extension Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Legal Services Renewal: Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Legal Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004872-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | Awards value | £100,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BARCUD SHARED SERVICES | | Additional buyers | VALLEYS TO COAST HOUSING LIMITED | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 2SA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Oldcastle | | Westminster constituency | Bridgend | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SIAN THOMAS, DAUGHTER & SON SOLICITORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004872-2026 - 22 Oct 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067602-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004872-2026 20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067602-2025 22nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349704 V2C25028 - Appendix 1 - Foundation Questions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349706 V2C25028 - Appendix 2 - Quality Questions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349707 V2C25028 - Appendix 3 - Price Schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349709 V2C25028 - Appendix 4 - Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349711 V2C25028 - Appendix 5 - Standard Service Agreement - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349713 V2C25028 - ITT ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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