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WFMC Legal Services

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, recently concluded the procurement process for the WFMC Legal Services contract, focusing on legal advisory and representation services. This process falls under the services industry category and is primarily situated in Cardiff, Wales. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract actively signed on 31st July 2025. This contract addresses legal services related to fisheries offences and offers significant opportunities for suppliers expert in legal representation and advisory work.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities in the legal sector, particularly for firms specialising in criminal litigation and legal representation. Businesses with a track record in providing legal services to government bodies are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded supplier, Huw James, secured the contract valued at £100,000. Companies operating within or able to service the Cardiff area would find this tender particularly advantageous by aligning their offerings with public sector legal demands.

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Notice Title

WFMC Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of criminal litigation support, advice and legal representation in magistrates court on behalf of Welsh Government for Fisheries Offences being brought against both UK based and foreign licenced fishing vessel masters and owners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155109
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

HUW JAMES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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