Planning

Solicitors Services Framework

WELSH GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL DELIVERY

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Planning

08 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery is planning to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. The Framework Agreement is expected to replace the current one expiring in December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a total contract value of £60,000,000 GBP. Businesses interested in providing services such as Adult Social Services, Civil Litigation, or Employment Law should consider this opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses to grow by offering services covered in the individual lots of the Framework Agreement. The procurement process is being managed by the Welsh Government in Cardiff, UK. Interested parties can attend an online supplier event scheduled for Wednesday, 5th June 2024, at 2 pm GMT. Firms specialising in legal services, particularly in areas like Criminal Litigation, Major IT Contracts, or Property-related matters, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Solicitors Services Framework

Notice Description

Welsh Government Commercial Delivery is looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. This will replace the current Framework Agreement, which is due to expire in December 2024. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject areas in individual lots: 1. Adult Social Services 2. Child Social Services 3. Civil Litigation 4. Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards 5. Criminal Litigation 6. Education Law 7. Employment Law 8. Major IT and Commercial Contracts 9. Planning and Environmental Law 10. Property 11. Public Administration Law 12. Specialist Welsh & UK Higher Education Advice for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) 13. Central Government Advice (Welsh Government) 14. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject area packages in individual lots: 1. Adult Social Services 2. Child Social Services 3. Civil Litigation 4. Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards 5. Criminal Litigation 6. Education Law 7. Employment Law 8. Major IT and Commercial Contracts 9. Planning and Environmental Law 10. Property 11. Public Administration Law 12. Specialist Welsh & UK Higher Education Advice for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) 13. Central Government Advice (Welsh Government) 14. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-141271
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141271
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL DELIVERY
Contact Name
Angharad Simmonds
Contact Email
commercialprocurement.professionalservices@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 03000253788

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477082
    Solicitors Services Framework - Welsh Government Commercial Delivery is looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. This will replace the current Framework Agreement, which is due to expire in December 2024. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject areas in individual lots: 1. Adult Social Services 2. Child Social Services 3. Civil Litigation 4. Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards 5. Criminal Litigation 6. Education Law 7. Employment Law 8. Major IT and Commercial Contracts 9. Planning and Environmental Law 10. Property 11. Public Administration Law 12. Specialist Welsh & UK Higher Education Advice for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) 13. Central Government Advice (Welsh Government) 14. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice

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