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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: CARTREFI CONWY CYFYNGEDIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ab85

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## Summary

Cartrefi Conwy Cyfyngedig has initiated a legal services framework agreement spanning 48 months. The procurement process, aimed at securing a framework for Cartrefi Conwy and its subsidiaries, covers a wide array of legal services within the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). This tender is specifically targeted at services in locations across North and Central Wales, including Flintshire and Wrexham, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy, and Denbighshire. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, under a light-touch regime according to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with key deadlines extended to 15 November 2024 for submissions. Cartrefi Conwy Cyfyngedig has been active, with contracts made effective from 11 March 2025, encompassing several legal service categories such as Corporate and Funding, HR and Employment, Housing Management, as well as Property, Land, and Development.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services to access a significant market concentrated within the public sector in Wales. The framework, structured to support Cartrefi Conwy and associated authorities, is particularly conducive to firms experienced in sectors such as corporate law, HR management, housing law, and property development. Both large firms and SMEs could be well-positioned to compete, as demonstrated by a diverse range of suppliers, including DARWIN GRAY LLP and BLAKE MORGAN LLP, already involved in active contracts. Participation enables entities to engage with a broad client base while contributing to local economic and social objectives through community benefits embedded in the contract performance conditions. The open procurement process ensures an equitable opportunity for suppliers to propose their services, setting the stage for business growth through competitive engagement.

## Notice

Cartrefi Conwy invites tenders for organisations ("Service Providers") to participate in a 48-month Framework Agreement ('the Agreement') for the provision of Legal Services ("Services"). The process is being conducted as a light-touch tender in accordance with regulations 74 - 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The range of Services be supplied are detailed in the procurement documents. The Agreement will be used by Cartrefi Conwy and all subsidiaries of Cartrefi Conwy, both current and future. Cartrefi Conwy will also make this Agreement accessible by other Contracting Authorities operating across Wales, primarily Registered Social Landlords across North and Central Wales that can be identified in the following listing: https://gov.wales/registered-social-landlords

### Lot Information

Corporate & Funding

Procurement law (including the new procurement rules); Mergers & acquisitions; Insurance (legal elements, not brokerage); Corporate finance; Funding (e.g. legal guidance relating to investment management, acquisition/disposal of group assets, loan/security support, drawdowns and advice on obtaining new or increasing existing facilities); Group structure and Joint ventures (including changes to existing and new); Regulatory/legislative compliance (e.g. Rules, Articles and Policy reviews, advice on particular aspects; provision of updates and training/development activities for colleagues and board members; Support in resolving general board/shareholding queries.

HR and Employment

Scope of Services likely to be required includes, but is not limited, to: Employment law, terms of employment, employee tax/PAYE, sickness/absence issues, salary sacrifice and other benefits; Pensions; Equal opportunities; Organisational change (including TUPE, outsourcing, joint contracts of employment); Tribunals; Health & safety (employees); Settlement agreements/COT 3s.

Property, Land, and Development

Scope of Services likely to be required includes, but is not limited, to: Property, land and development acquisitions and disposals; Leases (residential and commercial), and leasehold law, enfranchisement, service charges and section 20 notices, advice and support at LVT; Licensing and conveyancing; Open market sales; Site/property development including associated plot sales, environmental and planning, construction, wayleave agreements, contentious construction advice, easements, and compulsory purchase; Advice/guidance relating to Welsh Housing Quality Standard; Procurement and contractual matters for development and/or property maintenance (e.g. support with land/development agreements, land purchase, section 104, section 38, section 278, section 106, and similar agreements with statutory undertakings, JCT and NEC Contracts, Joint Ventures).

Housing Management (including leaseholder support)

Scope of Services likely to be required includes, but is not limited, to: Possession changes; Anti-social behaviour; Safeguarding; Debt recovery; Landlord & tenant disputes and disrepair cases; Landlord H&S and compliance; Access injunctions; Other general housing orientated litigation; Training/advice support in housing management matters and compliance with any legislative matters pertaining specifically to housing law (e.g. Renting Homes Wales).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038739-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARTREFI CONWY CYFYNGEDIG |
| Locality | ABERGELE |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL22 8LJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Conwy |
| Electoral ward | Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; BERRY SMITH; BLAKE MORGAN; CAPITAL LAW; CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; DARWIN GRAY; DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS; HUGH JAMES; TROWERS & HAMLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038739-2025
- 24 Oct 2024 at 08:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034400-2024
- 11 Oct 2024 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032872-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cartreficonwy.org
- https://gov.wales/registered-social-landlords
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2R5XF5A2B2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1206

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