Award

Parliamentary Legal service 2021

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 10:55

Tender

13 May 2021 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Parliamentary Legal Service 2021" is initiated by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), a Welsh Government sponsored body based in Cardiff. This is an open tender under the services industry category, focusing on legal services with a total framework value of £1,300,000. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th July 2021. Key services required include legal advice on various areas such as works and projects, fisheries, flood defence, and navigation, alongside support for devolution issues. Businesses interested in this tender should note that expressions of interest had to be submitted electronically by the deadline on 14th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in environmental law, devolution matters, and related advice. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), along with larger firms with a strong track record in offering legal advisory and representation services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidders will not only contribute to local governance but also benefit from community engagement initiatives, aligning with NRW’s economic and social objectives.

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Notice Title

Parliamentary Legal service 2021

Notice Description

NRW proposed to conduct its "Parliamentary, local legislation and relates issues" work NRW requires legal advice and support in the following areas: A -Works and Projects B - Fisheries C - Flood Defence and Land Drainage D - Navigation and Recreation E - Water Resources F - Nature Conservation G - Forestry H - Marine Licensing I - General and additional work including that arising out of devolution issues and relating to the extent of its functions, duties and powers

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRW requires legal advice and support in the following areas: A -Works and Projects B - Fisheries C - Flood Defence and Land Drainage D - Navigation and Recreation E - Water Resources F - Nature Conservation G - Forestry H - Marine Licensing I - General and additional work including that arising out of devolution issues including those arising from "Brexit" and relating to the extent of its functions, duties and powers.

Renewal: Break points are available within the contract at the end of year 2 and end of year 3 and the option to exit the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b0be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018733-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDB PITMANS

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