---
title: "Specialist Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddf0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Specialist Legal Services

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ddf0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority involved awarding a contract for "Specialist Legal Services" to support the delivery of their Safety Plan. This service falls under the "services" category in the legal industry, specifically targeting the provision of legal services. The contracting process was a tender with a procurement method below the threshold, and it has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was signed and active from 17 October 2025, concluding on 18 December 2025. The primary service location is within the UKJ3 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing specialist support to governmental organisations. SMEs like SIMKINS LLP, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the types of enterprises well-suited to such opportunities. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially those able to navigate sub-central government procurement like the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority, will find such tenders beneficial. While the procurement method remains "Below threshold - unknown," it suggests potential ease of entry for smaller firms aiming to collaborate with public authorities.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of specialist legal services to support delivery of HIWFRS' Safety Plan and continued organisational development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072499-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072499-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072499-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.simkins.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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