---
title: "Independent Adjudicator Contract 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMPANIES HOUSE"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Independent Adjudicator Contract 4

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc23

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Independent Adjudicator Contract 4" is issued by Companies House, a central government public authority based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract involves the delivery of independent adjudicator services, focusing on addressing and investigating complaints related to delays, discourtesy, mistakes, and the handling of complaints by Companies House. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold, without competition, which falls under a 'light touch' regime. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 27 February 2026, and it is active from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, with potential extensions until 28 February 2029. The main procurement category is services, specifically legal services, as per the relevant CPV classification.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in providing legal services, particularly those specialising in dispute resolution and complaint management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal adjudication and an interest in working with central government bodies would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities and growth aspirations. The contract, awarded to a supplier also based in Cardiff, reflects an emphasis on local expertise, which might be beneficial for SMEs seeking to increase their portfolio within the public sector in the UK. With a gross contracted value of GBP 79,202.88, it offers financial growth and the possibility of further business through potential contract extensions.

## 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/059409-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,002 |

## 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 4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059409-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059409-2026
  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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