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
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
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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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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