--- title: "HR & Legal Advice Support Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148352" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148352" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148352.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148352.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES" published: "2025-09-05" --- # HR & Legal Advice Support Services Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148352 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148352) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148352.json) ## Summary The contract for HR & Legal Advice Support Services has been awarded by Transport for Wales, a central purchasing body located in Pontypridd. The buyer sought employment law advice and support services for a period of three years via an open procurement method, which included face-to-face legal support and a helpline service. The contract was completed with a total value of £297,000 and was signed on 15th August 2025. The procurement stage, as of 5th September 2025, is in the award phase, and the services are classified under the industry category of legal services, specifically CPV code 79100000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, providing a transparent opportunity for companies to submit their bids electronically, with the final proposal deadline on 24th March 2025. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal advisory services, especially those specialising in employment law. With the demand for legal support tailored to employment tribunals and bi-annual legal updates, medium to large-scale enterprises with expertise in public service law would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Smaller businesses could also find opportunities through consortium arrangements, as the procurement process favoured quality over price with a 70% weighting towards the quality criterion. Engaging in such contracts could foster business growth by building a reputation within the public sector and expanding service offerings to other public bodies. ## Notice Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd. ### Lot Information Lot 1 TfW and it's subsidiaries seek legal employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. ET support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd. Renewal: Up to 2 periods of 12 months each ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148352 | | 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 | 5 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | February 2028 should extension options not be utilised. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £297,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 4TH | | 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 | Pontypridd Town | | 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 - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148352 - 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148352 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497809 HR & Legal Advice Support Services - Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP542029 HR & Legal Advice Support Services - Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiaries seek employment law advice for an initial period of three years via an annual membership/subscription model which includes (but not limited to) legal support, face-to-face and also via a helpline service. Employment Tribunals (ET) support, to include up to a possible six employment tribunals, settling SA's and COT3s alike. Also, delivering bi-annual legal updates to the wider team at our HQ in Pontypridd. ## Notice URLs - http://tfw.wales - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-148352 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148352. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148352.json.