C23065 - HR Legal Support (Retainer)
About This Opportunity
Services contract award: C23065 - HR Legal. By Kent Fire & Rescue Service in United Kingdom, general supplies. Awarded to Geldards LLP (GBP 105K, Feb 2026).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Advertising. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Kent Fire and Rescue has awarded a contract for the provision on a solicitor firm to provide legal services in relation to Human Resources (HR) matters, such as advice on employee relation matters, Employment Tribunals, Health & Safety, Legislation, Changes to Employment Law, Performance, Absence Management, Disciplinary, Grievances, Whistle-blowing and Protect Characteristics.
The contract was awarded via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services.
The contract is to run for 3 years starting 23/02/2026 and expires 22/02/2029.
Mini competition carried out via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 19, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 015096-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kent Fire & Rescue Service
Kent Fire & Rescue Service has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 015096-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Geldards LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kent Fire & Rescue Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Geldards LLP was awarded the contract for £105,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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