Award

Parliamentary Legal service Framework 2025-2029

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 15:56

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 08:40

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 13:37

Planning

05 Mar 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has entered the award stage of its procurement process for the Parliamentary Legal Service Framework (2025-2029). This open procedure sought to provide legal advice across several key areas, including Works and Projects, Fisheries, and Marine Licensing, to name a few. Located in Cardiff, the procurement framework has been completed with contracts resulting in a total gross amount of GBP 1,560,000. The framework has been awarded without reopening competition and consists of ranked suppliers. The central government authority operates under Welsh devolved regulations and utilises a framework agreement, commencing on 12 October 2025 and set to conclude by 11 October 2029.

The Parliamentary Legal Service Framework offers significant opportunities for professional legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in areas such as nature conservation and flood defence. Given the scale and breadth of service requirements, it is especially suitable for SMEs and firms adept at handling complex legal scenarios related to devolution and Brexit impacts. Businesses with strong capabilities in providing comprehensive legal support across multiple sectors can find potential growth and establishment within the public procurement landscape through such frameworks. Existing relationships with public authorities or central government can bolster a competitive edge for firms vying for this and similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Parliamentary Legal service Framework 2025-2029

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040654-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Michelle Fildes
Contact Email
michelle.fildes@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BROADFIELD

WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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