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Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner

Comisiynydd y Gymraeg

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 12:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Language Commissioner, Comisiynydd y Gymraeg, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner," with the procurement method being an open procedure. The procurement, which falls under the services category for legal services (CPV code 79100000), is located in Caernarfon, UKL12. This tender has entered the award stage, with contracts signed on 24th February 2025, and will be active for the duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029—no options for renewal are included. The total value of the framework is £150,000, spread across three lots—General Legal Advice, Representation in Proceedings and Barrister Services, and Employment, Commercial and Governance—with the total value being divided among these lots (£90,000, £45,000, and £15,000 respectively). Details and solicitations for this procurement are published in both Welsh and English, with an end submission date of 17th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms specializing in various aspects such as public body employment issues, commercial building leases, data protection, judicial review representation, and general legal advice relevant to the Commissioner's statutory functions. The detailed award criteria emphasize the capability in the Welsh language, personnel and capacity, quality management, and communication skills, making it particularly appealing to businesses proficient in bilingual legal services. Small and medium enterprises, as well as large firms, are encouraged to participate, offering an opportunity to secure long-term contractual relationships with a national agency and potentially bolster their business development in the public sector. Selected suppliers include BLAKE MORGAN LLP, DARWIN GRAY LLP, and Hugh James, indicating opportunities for collaboration and growth in legal practices serving the Welsh Language Commissioner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner

Notice Description

The Commissioner requires a 4 year framework agreement for legal advice on a range of subjects and issues relevant to his statutory functions.

Lot Information

Representation in proceedings and barrister services

Representing the Commissioner in proceedings before the Welsh Language Tribunal, County Court or High Court. Advising and representing the Commissioner with regard to judicial reviews, and intervening in legal proceedings (Sections 8 - 10 of the Measure) or in response to judicial reviews against the Commissioner. Advising the Commissioner on a point of law and as such, the companies appointed to the framework agreement will need to have access to barrister services where appropriate and in proceedings where the services of a barrister are needed. Additional information: Submissions for this FTS notice may be made in the Welsh language or bilingually, but only through this official FTS notice. The corresponding information in the Welsh language for this notice has been placed on the Gwerthwch i Gymru website https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru .

General legal advice to the Commissioner

Advice on any matter relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. Advice on the Welsh Language Act 1993 or any other legislation, regulation or advice relevant to the Commissioner and the implementation of the Commissioner's powers, duties and functions. Matters relating to the implementation of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 and the Welsh Language Act 1993, the Commissioner's powers, functions and duties in relation to other British, European and International legislation. The ability to access barrister services where appropriate. Additional information: Submissions for this FTS notice may be made in the Welsh language or bilingually, but only through this official FTS notice. The corresponding information in the Welsh language for this notice has been placed on the Gwerthwch i Gymru website https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru .

Employement, commercial and governance

Employment matters common to public bodies. Advice on building leases and other commercial matters relating to the Commissioner's resources. Advice on data protection issues, freedom of information, environmental regulations and other matters relating to the Commissioner's Governance. Any other legal advice as required by the Commissioner. Additional information: Submissions for this FTS notice may be made in the Welsh language or bilingually, but only through this official FTS notice. The corresponding information in the Welsh language for this notice has been placed on the Gwerthwch i Gymru website https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007868-2025
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
October 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Comisiynydd y Gymraeg
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL55 1TH
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Tref Caernarfon
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLAKE MORGAN LLP

DARWIN GRAY LLP

Hugh James

Further Information

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