---
title: "Legal Adjudications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069158"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Legal Adjudications

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069158

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a tender titled "Legal Adjudications" under the services category. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement process commenced with a contract starting on 2nd March 2026, and is set to end on 1st March 2027, with a potential extension up to 1st March 2028. The contract, valued at £150,000, was awarded to Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP. Key documents related to this contract were published on 5th May 2026.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing adjudication support within the specified contract period. While the contract was awarded directly, similar opportunities could appeal to other legal firms with interests in public sector work, particularly those situated within or near London to leverage proximity to the buying organisation's headquarters. Businesses looking for growth opportunities in public procurement should consider aligning their offerings with direct contract requirements that may occasionally be exempt from broader competitive processes.

## Notice

Legal Adjudications - Exemption from PA23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041014-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 1PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BATES WELLS & BRAITHWAITE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041014-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bateswells.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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