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title: "Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047a26"
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# Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047a26

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has established the "Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024" to replace the existing framework expiring on 8th October 2024. This procurement process, currently at the award stage, involves an open procedure under the services category, specifically targeting legal services. The framework includes opportunities across multiple regions in Wales: North Wales (North East & North West), Mid Wales, South West Wales, and South East Wales, with contracts valid from 23rd September 2024. Suppliers like Martyn Prowel Limited, Gamlins Law Limited, and Hugh James have been awarded contracts for these regions, with each contract valued at £50,000. Key addresses for awarded suppliers include locations in Cardiff, Rhyl, and Llanelli.

This tender creates significant business opportunities particularly for SMEs engaged in legal services. By securing a spot on this framework, businesses can access consistent work in criminal and civil litigation, fostering growth by broadening their client base and demonstrating their capabilities in competitive regions. Ideal candidates for this framework are legal firms with expertise in litigation and a strong track record in delivering quality services at competitive pricing. The awarded suppliers, comprising both SMEs and larger firms, highlight the tender’s suitability for a range of business sizes aiming to expand their operations in the public sector.

## Notice

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of litigation services to replace the current framework which expires on the 8th October 2024. The framework has previously covered criminal litigation, however, some civil litigation work may also be required under the new framework.

### Lot Information

South East Wales

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of litigation services to replace the current framework which expires on the 8th October 2024. The framework has previously covered criminal litigation, however, some civil litigation work may also be required under the new framework. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / COMPLETING THE ITT i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows a) login to the eTendering portal b) select ITT' c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' d) access the listing relating to the contract (itt_109064 Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024) and view details e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and view documents and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button. iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Renewal: The Framework is for a period from 8th October 2024 - 9th October 2027, with extension options of +1, subject to periodic reviews with satisfactory performance and agreed cost

South West Wales

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of litigation services to replace the current framework which expires on the 8th October 2024. The framework has previously covered criminal litigation, however, some civil litigation work may also be required under the new framework. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / COMPLETING THE ITT i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows a) login to the eTendering portal b) select ITT' c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' d) access the listing relating to the contract (itt_109064 "Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024") and view details e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and view documents and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button. iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Renewal: The Framework is for a period from 8th October 2024 - 9th October 2027, with extension options of +1, subject to periodic reviews with satisfactory performance and agreed cost

Mid Wales

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of litigation services to replace the current framework which expires on the 8th October 2024. The framework has previously covered criminal litigation, however, some civil litigation work may also be required under the new framework. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / COMPLETING THE ITT i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows a) login to the eTendering portal b) select ITT' c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' d) access the listing relating to the contract (itt_109064 "Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024") and view details e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and view documents and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button. iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Renewal: The Framework is for a period from 8th October 2024 - 9th October 2027, with extension options of +1, subject to periodic reviews with satisfactory performance and agreed costs.

North Wales (North East & North West)

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of litigation services to replace the current framework which expires on the 8th October 2024. The framework has previously covered criminal litigation, however, some civil litigation work may also be required under the new framework. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / COMPLETING THE ITT i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows a) login to the eTendering portal b) select ITT' c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' d) access the listing relating to the contract (itt_109064 "Criminal & Civil Litigation Services Framework 2024") and view details e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and view documents and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button. iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Renewal: The Framework is for a period from 9th October 2024 - 8th October 2027, with extension options of +1, subject to periodic reviews with satisfactory performance and agreed costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030460-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GAMLINS LAW; HUGH JAMES; MARTYN PROWEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030460-2024
- 3 Jul 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020266-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

## Provenance

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