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C23065 - HR Legal Support (Retainer)

Kent Fire & Rescue Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Kent Fire & Rescue Service

Buyer Address: Service Headquarters, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, UKJ45, ME156XB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
105000.0 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 10:19
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Geldards LLP
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Mini competition carried out via the KCS framework Y21012 - Legal Services.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questionnaire

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