---
title: "Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06685f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# Legal Advice

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06685f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Legal Advice" contract, conducted by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), is now complete. Falling under the services industry category, this contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP. The contract covers legal services and spans from 3rd March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with the option for a further three-month extension until 30th November 2026. The contract is valued at £150,000, with a gross amount of £180,000, and follows a direct procurement method under the 'Below threshold - without competition' regime. Located in Cardiff in the UKL region, this procurement was governed by Welsh devolved regulations under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those seeking to expand into the public sector working on contracts with government authorities like the Welsh Government. Large-scale legal firms capable of offering comprehensive advice on complex legal matters will benefit most from such contracts. Winning such contracts can bolster a firm's reputation, secure steady income over several months, and open doors for further governmental contracts. Although this specific award bypassed competitive procedures, staying informed about such direct procurement methods is crucial for firms looking to establish themselves as trusted providers in subsequent bids.

## Notice

Legal advice call off contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022326-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022326-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022326-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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