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Providing legal advice to NRW under the Parliamentary Agents framework

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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07 Nov 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) involves providing legal advice under the Parliamentary Agents framework, with a focus on legal services. This contract, awarded on 4th November 2025 and active until 31st March 2026, is valued at up to £80,000 and follows a below-threshold, selective procurement method within the framework agreement, specifically tailored for central government and Welsh devolved regulatory environments. Located in Cardiff, the legal advice covers addresses in the UKL region, and this award highlights NRW's strategic focus on securing precise legal guidance through experts in the legal services industry. The contracting process has advanced to the award stage, with crucial documentation made accessible as of 7th November 2025. Broadfield, a London-based SME, has been identified as the successful supplier for this procurement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those capable of navigating governmental frameworks and regulations. Enterprises that have developed expertise in providing comprehensive legal counsel to public authorities could find this contract an advantageous addition to their portfolio. The selection, through a framework call-off method, underscores NRW's preference for experienced firms in legal services, offering opportunities for SMEs like Broadfield. Legal service providers with the capability to deliver high-quality consultancy within structured public sector procurement processes are ideally positioned to compete for such engagements, fostering growth and visibility in a high-demand sector.

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Notice Title

Providing legal advice to NRW under the Parliamentary Agents framework

Notice Description

Call-off contract from the Parliamentary Legal Service Framework 2025-2029. Value up to PS80,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Rebecca White
Contact Email
rebecca.white@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443000654504

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROADFIELD

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