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05 Jan 2021 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The National Procurement Service (Welsh Government) has completed the procurement for the NPS Solicitors Services Framework, targeting legal services for the Welsh public sector. This initiative falls under the services category and includes various legal areas, such as Employment Law, Criminal Litigation, and Public Administration Law. The contract was initiated on January 5, 2021, and was awarded in stages, with multiple lots still under evaluation. Each contract, valued at £60 million, contributes to legal services delivery across Wales, addressing both local and government needs.

This framework presents significant opportunities for law firms, especially those specialising in sectors like public administration, education, and environmental law. Businesses with experience in government contracts, legal consultancy, and those that can meet robust quality and cost criteria will find this tender particularly advantageous. With the potential for numerous active contracts, this constitutes a valuable prospect for legal services firms seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NPS Solicitors Services Framework

Notice Description

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject area packages: 1. Adult Social Services 2. Child Social Services 3. Civil Litigation 4. Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards 5. Criminal Litigation 6. Education Law 7. Employment Law 8. Major IT and Commercial Contracts 9. Planning and Environmental Law 10. Property 11. Public Administration Law 12. Specialist Welsh & UK Higher Education Advice for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) 13. Central Government Advice (Welsh Government) 14. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice

Lot Information

Child Social Services

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Civil Litigation

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Criminal Litigation

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Education Law

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Employment Law

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Planning and Environmental Law

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Property Law

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Public Administration Law

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Specialist Welsh & UK HE Advice (HEFCW)

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Major Projects Legal Advice

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Participating Organisations Project Advice

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Adult Social Services

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000102-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERPHILLY
Postcode
CF83 8WT
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Bedwas and Trethomas
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Acuity Legal

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Blake Morgan LLP

Capital Law Ltd

DJM LAW LTD

DLA Piper UK LLP

DOLMANS SOLICITORS

DWF LLP

Darwin Gray LLP

Eversheds LLP

Fletcher Law Ltd

Geldards LLP

HARRISON CLARK RICKERBYS

Hugh James

Morgan LaRoche Solicitors

Red Kite Law LLP

TLT Solicitors

Weightmans LLP

berry smith

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