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title: "Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner"
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# Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner

Buyer: COMISIYNYDD Y GYMRAEG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6d2

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## Summary

The Welsh Language Commissioner, Comisiynydd y Gymraeg, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner," with the procurement method being an open procedure. The procurement, which falls under the services category for legal services (CPV code 79100000), is located in Caernarfon, UKL12. This tender has entered the award stage, with contracts signed on 24th February 2025, and will be active for the duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029—no options for renewal are included. The total value of the framework is £150,000, spread across three lots—General Legal Advice, Representation in Proceedings and Barrister Services, and Employment, Commercial and Governance—with the total value being divided among these lots (£90,000, £45,000, and £15,000 respectively). Details and solicitations for this procurement are published in both Welsh and English, with an end submission date of 17th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms specializing in various aspects such as public body employment issues, commercial building leases, data protection, judicial review representation, and general legal advice relevant to the Commissioner's statutory functions. The detailed award criteria emphasize the capability in the Welsh language, personnel and capacity, quality management, and communication skills, making it particularly appealing to businesses proficient in bilingual legal services. Small and medium enterprises, as well as large firms, are encouraged to participate, offering an opportunity to secure long-term contractual relationships with a national agency and potentially bolster their business development in the public sector. Selected suppliers include BLAKE MORGAN LLP, DARWIN GRAY LLP, and Hugh James, indicating opportunities for collaboration and growth in legal practices serving the Welsh Language Commissioner.

## Notice

The Commissioner requires a 4 year framework agreement for legal advice on a range of subjects and issues relevant to his statutory functions.

### Lot Information

Representation in proceedings and barrister services

Representing the Commissioner in proceedings before the Welsh Language Tribunal, County Court or High Court. Advising and representing the Commissioner with regard to judicial reviews, and intervening in legal proceedings (Sections 8 - 10 of the Measure) or in response to judicial reviews against the Commissioner. Advising the Commissioner on a point of law and as such, the companies appointed to the framework agreement will need to have access to barrister services where appropriate and in proceedings where the services of a barrister are needed. Additional information: Submissions for this FTS notice may be made in the Welsh language or bilingually, but only through this official FTS notice. The corresponding information in the Welsh language for this notice has been placed on the Gwerthwch i Gymru website https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru .

General legal advice to the Commissioner

Advice on any matter relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. Advice on the Welsh Language Act 1993 or any other legislation, regulation or advice relevant to the Commissioner and the implementation of the Commissioner's powers, duties and functions. Matters relating to the implementation of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 and the Welsh Language Act 1993, the Commissioner's powers, functions and duties in relation to other British, European and International legislation. The ability to access barrister services where appropriate. Additional information: Submissions for this FTS notice may be made in the Welsh language or bilingually, but only through this official FTS notice. The corresponding information in the Welsh language for this notice has been placed on the Gwerthwch i Gymru website https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru .

Employement, commercial and governance

Employment matters common to public bodies. Advice on building leases and other commercial matters relating to the Commissioner's resources. Advice on data protection issues, freedom of information, environmental regulations and other matters relating to the Commissioner's Governance. Any other legal advice as required by the Commissioner. Additional information: Submissions for this FTS notice may be made in the Welsh language or bilingually, but only through this official FTS notice. The corresponding information in the Welsh language for this notice has been placed on the Gwerthwch i Gymru website https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007868-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | October 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMISIYNYDD Y GYMRAEG |
| Locality | CAERNARFON |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL55 1TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Tref Caernarfon |
| Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE MORGAN; DARWIN GRAY; HUGH JAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007868-2025
- 15 Nov 2024 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037012-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru
- https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0480

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