---
title: "IA3994 H&S Regulatory Legal Advice - Asbestos Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# IA3994 H&S Regulatory Legal Advice - Asbestos Management

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c8

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "IA3994 H&S Regulatory Legal Advice - Asbestos Management" contract. The buying organisation sought direct procurement below the threshold, without competition, due to immediate regulatory needs related to asbestos management. The contract was awarded to Ward Hadaway LLP, a large legal services provider, and is categorised under services within the legal industry. The contract, active since 8th July 2026, will run until 31st December 2027, with possible extensions up to 31st December 2029, depending on needs. This procurement is located in Stafford, United Kingdom, within the UKG region and is operated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for legal service providers who specialise in health and safety regulations, specifically asbestos management. Businesses that are established in providing immediate and strategic legal advice would be well-positioned for similar contracts, especially those capable of navigating sub-central government requirements and delivering services without a competitive bidding process. The nature of this procurement, with its potential for extension beyond initial terms, can offer stable and lucrative business growth opportunities for firms meeting these specialised criteria.

## Notice

HSW Service and Strategic Property need immediate H&S regulatory legal advice relating to asbestos management issue that has arisen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065740-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARD HADAWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065740-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065740-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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