Award

Legal Advice

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Legal Advice" contract, conducted by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), is now complete. Falling under the services industry category, this contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP. The contract covers legal services and spans from 3rd March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with the option for a further three-month extension until 30th November 2026. The contract is valued at £150,000, with a gross amount of £180,000, and follows a direct procurement method under the 'Below threshold - without competition' regime. Located in Cardiff in the UKL region, this procurement was governed by Welsh devolved regulations under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those seeking to expand into the public sector working on contracts with government authorities like the Welsh Government. Large-scale legal firms capable of offering comprehensive advice on complex legal matters will benefit most from such contracts. Winning such contracts can bolster a firm's reputation, secure steady income over several months, and open doors for further governmental contracts. Although this specific award bypassed competitive procedures, staying informed about such direct procurement methods is crucial for firms looking to establish themselves as trusted providers in subsequent bids.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Legal advice call off contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06685f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022326-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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