Expressions of interest to deliver three SWL contracts in North Northumberland, Walsall and Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham have just appeared without any fanfare on the 2010 contract page here: www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/tendering/civil_contracts_for_2010.asp

So clearly there have been some issues around verification of the winning bidders in those areas.

Sorry - not got time to consider all implications - have a look at the wording and post your reactions here