--- title: "Employment Law Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148331" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148331" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148331.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148331.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2025-05-07" --- # Employment Law Services Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148331 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148331) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148331.json) ## Summary South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, a body governed by public law, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Employment Law Services. The procurement used an open procedure method within the services category, focusing on general public services under the CPV classification 79100000. The contracting was conducted from its headquarters in Llantrisant, UK. Key dates included the tender closing on 24 March 2025, shortly after which the award process began. The contract, valued at £500,000, was officially signed on 7 May 2025 and awarded to the large-scale firm Hugh James, located in Cardiff. The procurement process was thoroughly documented, ensuring compliance with the legal basis of 2014/24/EU. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in providing advice and support on employment law, managing employment conditions, and reviewing organisational policies. Companies with a strong background in handling complex employment issues, including pensions for local government and firefighting personnel, would find this contract highly suitable. Furthermore, businesses experienced in delivering quality advisory and advocacy services in line with the standards of major procurement bodies will likely find substantial opportunities in the ongoing needs of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The tender accepted electronic submissions, promoting wider access and competition for businesses equipped to meet these requirements. ## Notice South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are undertaking a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the provision of Employment Law services ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service will require advice and advocacy services on all employment law and conditions of service matters, including attending meetings of the Commissioners for SWFRS or its Committees or any meetings as required, and outside Tribunals or Appeals, whenever necessary. The Service will require advice associated with the National Joint Council (NJC) terms and conditions of service set out in the Gold Book (Principal Officers), Grey Book (Firefighters and Control staff), and Green Book (Corporate Staff). The Service will require advice and support in reviewing and/or drafting and maintaining policies and procedures. The Service will require advice and support in the provision of advice regarding pension's matters to include the Local Government Pension Scheme and Firefighters' Pension Schemes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148331 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | LLANTRISANT | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF72 8LX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HUGH JAMES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148331 - 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148331 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497799&idx=1 20th February 2025 - ITT Part 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497799&idx=2 20th February 2025 - ITT Part 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497799&idx=3 20th February 2025 - Appendix A - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497799&idx=4 20th February 2025 - Appendix B - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497799&idx=5 20th February 2025 - Appendix C - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497799 Employment Law Services - South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are undertaking a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the provision of Employment Law services - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY509582 Employment Law Services - South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are undertaking a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the provision of Employment Law services ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-148331 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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