---
title: "Independent Adjudicator Contract 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc31"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMPANIES HOUSE"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Independent Adjudicator Contract 3

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc31

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## Summary

Companies House, located in Cardiff, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Adjudicator Contract 3," which pertains to the delivery of Independent Adjudicator Services. This contract was awarded under a "lightTouch" special regime with a direct procurement method described as "below threshold - without competition." The legal services involved in this procurement belong to the services category (CPV code: 79100000). The contract, signed on 3rd March 2026, runs from that date until 28th February 2027, with possible extensions through two additional one-year options, potentially extending until February 2029. The gross value of the contract is £79,202.88, with an actual contract value of £66,002.40 GBP.

This contract offers opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector with an interest or expertise in adjudication matters, as it exemplifies a need for specialised services in addressing complaints and appeals relating to Companies House's operations. Businesses that can provide impartial review and adjudication services could be well-suited to compete in future similar procurements. The contract demonstrates a demand within central government services for expert legal analysis and decision-making capabilities, providing a growth avenue for those with skills in regulatory compliance and customer service in public sector environments.

## 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/059432-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 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 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059432-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059432-2026
  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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