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Employment Law Services

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer Address: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, Llantrisant, UKL, CF72 8LX, United Kingdom

Contact Email: J-snooks@southwales-fire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1443232082

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Published
07 May 2025, 08:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Hugh James
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are undertaking a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the provision of Employment Law services

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value

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