---
title: "Independent Adjudicator Contract 5"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc06"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMPANIES HOUSE"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Independent Adjudicator Contract 5

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc06

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Companies House, located in Cardiff, UK, has culminated in the award of the "Independent Adjudicator Contract 5". This procurement, categorised under legal services, involves the delivery of independent adjudicator services to investigate complaints and review appeals related to Companies House's operations. The procurement method used was direct contracting, below the threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th June 2026, with an active contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2027, and possible extensions up to February 2029. The total contract value is £72,000 gross, and the services are classified under CPV code 79100000.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing expertise in legal services, especially those familiar with adjudication and complaint resolution. The awarded contract, while specific, could set a precedent for future similar opportunities, allowing businesses to establish a foothold in providing regulatory compliance services to central government authorities. Companies with proficiency in handling legal disputes and appeals, and those wishing to engage with government clients, would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and reinforcing their capacities in the public sector service offerings.

## Notice

Delivery of Independent Adjudicator Services. The Companies House independent adjudicators investigate complaints about: delays discourtesy mistakes the way that Companies House has dealt with complaints The adjudicators also review written appeals against late filing penalties. Their discretion in these situations is limited. The adjudicators are impartial and not part of Companies House.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMPANIES HOUSE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR 5 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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