---
title: "Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066860"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066860.json"
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-066860

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Welsh Government, operating as the primary buyer, and pertains to a legal advice call-off contract categorised under services within the legal industry. The procurement location is the United Kingdom with a specific focus on Wales. This process, having reached the award stage, concluded with the status marked as complete. Key dates include the contract commencement on 3rd March 2026, lasting until 31st August 2026, with potential extension until 30th November 2026. The procurement method employed is 'direct' and falls below the competition threshold under 'lightTouch' regulations, signifying a streamlined approach without competitive bidding.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services. With a contract value of £150,000 (gross £180,000) and the potential for renewal, seasoned legal firms could offer professional legal consultancy and advisory services to governmental bodies. Large-scale firms like Eversheds Sutherland LLP, already selected as the supplier, exemplify the type of established legal enterprises that are well-suited to meet the demands of such contracts, facilitated by their capacity and expertise in handling substantial government-related projects. The nature and scope of the contract highlight the need for specialised legal services, presenting an avenue for similar well-equipped law firms to engage in public sector collaborations.

## 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/022327-2026 |
| 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 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022327-2026
  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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