--- title: "NPS Solicitors Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT)" published: "2021-01-05" --- # NPS Solicitors Services Framework Buyer: NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac.json) ## Summary The National Procurement Service (Welsh Government) has completed the procurement for the NPS Solicitors Services Framework, targeting legal services for the Welsh public sector. This initiative falls under the services category and includes various legal areas, such as Employment Law, Criminal Litigation, and Public Administration Law. The contract was initiated on January 5, 2021, and was awarded in stages, with multiple lots still under evaluation. Each contract, valued at £60 million, contributes to legal services delivery across Wales, addressing both local and government needs. This framework presents significant opportunities for law firms, especially those specialising in sectors like public administration, education, and environmental law. Businesses with experience in government contracts, legal consultancy, and those that can meet robust quality and cost criteria will find this tender particularly advantageous. With the potential for numerous active contracts, this constitutes a valuable prospect for legal services firms seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector. ## Notice The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject area packages: 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 Child Social Services The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Civil Litigation The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Criminal Litigation The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Education Law The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Employment Law The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Planning and Environmental Law The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Property Law The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Public Administration Law The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Specialist Welsh & UK HE Advice (HEFCW) The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Central Government Advice (Welsh Government) The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Major Projects Legal Advice The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Participating Organisations Project Advice The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. Adult Social Services The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000102-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £60,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT) | | Locality | CAERPHILLY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF83 8WT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Caerphilly | | Electoral ward | Bedwas and Trethomas | | Westminster constituency | Caerphilly | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 20 | | Supplier names | ACUITY LEGAL; BERRY SMITH; BEVAN BRITTAN; BLAKE MORGAN; BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPITAL LAW; DARWIN GRAY; DJM LAW; DLA PIPER; DOLMANS SOLICITORS; DWF; EVERSHEDS; FLETCHER LAW; GELDARDS; HARRISON CLARK RICKERBYS; HUGH JAMES; MORGAN LAROCHE SOLICITORS; RED KITE LAW; TLT SOLICITORS; WEIGHTMANS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000102-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://npswales.gov.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:328098-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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