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LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO FACILITATE RECOVERY OF OUTSTANDING DEBT

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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15 Oct 2025 at 16:28

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11 Jul 2023 at 10:27

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06 Oct 2022 at 16:45

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04 Mar 2022 at 22:45

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04 Mar 2022 at 22:45

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Planning

14 May 2021 at 22:55

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for legal services to facilitate the recovery of outstanding debt has been concluded by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, a public law body hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, was executed via a selective, restricted procedure utilising the CCS Framework RM6240. The awarded contract commenced on 7th October 2025 and is valued at £120,000. The services are to be provided by Blake Morgan LLP within the UK region, specifically in Wales (UKL). The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the direct award indicating a focus on price as the award criterion. The High Court, based in London, serves as the review body, ensuring compliance with regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in debt recovery. SMEs, like Blake Morgan LLP, who have established capabilities in legal services within the public sector framework, are ideally positioned to compete. The utilisation of a restricted procedure underscores the importance of possessing a pre-approved standing within the CCS framework, which could potentially limit competition to well-qualified firms. As this contract applies to legal services across a regional jurisdiction, engaging in such tenders can facilitate business growth and exposure within the public sector in Wales, leveraging the structured procurement process to secure further opportunities in similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO FACILITATE RECOVERY OF OUTSTANDING DEBT

Notice Description

NWSSP Legal Services

Lot Information

Full Service Provision

Direct Award via CCS Framework RM6240

Options: The contract shall be let for a period of up to two (2) years initially, with a University option to extend for any period(s) up to the initial expiry date of the CCS framework i.e. up to 5th September 2026. The University will then have a further option to extend for any period(s) up to a date no later than 2 years following the framework's initial expiry date i.e. up to 5th September 2028

General Service Provision

Lots 2a, 2b and 2c (General Service Provision). Suppliers will deliver all of the mandatory services as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of this Framework Contract including a minimum of one (1) of the fifteen (15) Elective Legal Specialisms as follows: Property and Construction Social Housing Child Law Court of Protection Education Debt Recovery Planning and Environment Licensing Pensions Litigation / Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Employment Healthcare Primary Care Mental Health law The jurisdictional area applicable are: Lot 2a - England and Wales Lot 2b - Scotland Lot 2c - Northern Ireland A framework contract has been awarded to 45 bidders for Lot 2a, 15 bidders for Lot 2b and 13 bidders for Lot 2c. Additional information: It is a legal requirement for all suppliers to possess a particular authorisation (e.g Solicitor Regulation Authority/Law Society) or equivalent, or be a member of a particular organisation, to provide the requirements specified in this procurement.

Full Service: Transport/Rail

Lot 3 (Transport and Rail Legal Services) Suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of this Framework Contract including the single Mandatory Legal Specialism as follows: Transport (Rail) - All aspects of transport and rail law, including but not limited to: Rail transport law; Rolling stock; Planning and authorisation (Rail) Projects and infrastructure (Rail) The Suppliers shall provide National Coverage to Buyers in all jurisdictional areas within the United Kingdom, including England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland A framework contract has been awarded to 10 bidders for Lot 3. Additional information: It is a legal requirement for all suppliers to possess a particular authorisation (e.gSolicitor Regulation Authority/Law Society) or equivalent, or be a member of a particular organisation, to provide the requirements specified in this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065703-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£201,420,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
6 Sep 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

University of Ulster

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Blake Morgan LLP

Carson McDowell LLP

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