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title: "C23065 - HR Legal Support (Retainer)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657cb"
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# C23065 - HR Legal Support (Retainer)

Buyer: KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657cb

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## Summary

The Kent Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed a procurement process for HR legal support, awarding a contract to Geldards LLP through the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services. This contracting process falls within the legal services industry, with classified CPV code 79100000. The contract, valued at £105,000, is set to commence on 23 February 2026 and will expire on 22 February 2029. Located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKJ4 region, the procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, marking a transition from tender to award stage. The contract was decided based on a quality questionnaire (60%) and price (40%).

This tender opens substantial opportunities for solicitor firms seeking to expand into the public sector, particularly those specialising in human resources legal support services. While Geldards LLP is a large-scale supplier that has secured the contract, businesses that are adept at handling complex human resources legalities such as Employment Tribunals, Health & Safety Regulations, and employee management would be suited to engaging in similar procurement opportunities, potentially under frameworks like KCS. Competitive firms can capitalise on similar frameworks to demonstrate proficiency in legal advisory services, positioning themselves as ideal candidates for future public sector projects.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue has awarded a contract for the provision on a solicitor firm to provide legal services in relation to Human Resources (HR) matters, such as advice on employee relation matters, Employment Tribunals, Health & Safety, Legislation, Changes to Employment Law, Performance, Absence Management, Disciplinary, Grievances, Whistle-blowing and Protect Characteristics. The contract was awarded via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services. The contract is to run for 3 years starting 23/02/2026 and expires 22/02/2029.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition carried out via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via a mini competition via the KCS Framework Y21012 - Legal Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015096-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015096-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/

## Provenance

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