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title: "Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145442"
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# Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner

Buyer: COMISIYNYDD Y GYMRAEG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145442

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## Summary

The Welsh Language Commissioner (Comisiynydd y Gymraeg), located in Caernarfon, is seeking legal services through a 4-year framework agreement. The tender, titled "Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner," falls under the General public services category, with CPV code 79100000. The procurement process follows the open procedure method and has completed the award stage with a signing date of 24th February 2025. The procurement covers multiple lots including general legal advice, representation in various legal proceedings, and advice on employment, commercial, and governance matters. The contracts are set to start on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2029. Key dates included the tender period end on 17th January 2025 and the award start on the same day.

This framework agreement offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in public services, employment law, commercial law, and governance. Businesses with expertise in barrister services, judicial reviews, and legislation interpretation related to the Welsh Language are well-suited for this tender. Additionally, competence in the Welsh language is highly valued, making this an excellent opportunity for firms leveraging bilingual capabilities. The procurement also allows engagement from both large firms, such as BLAKE MORGAN LLP and SMEs like DARWIN GRAY LLP, showing scope for varied business sizes to contribute to the Welsh Language Commissioner's legal needs.

## 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.. 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.. 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.. 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145442 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Apr 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145442
- 15 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145442

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=8
  15th November 2024 - Contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=1
  15th November 2024 - Llythyr Gwahodd
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=2
  15th November 2024 - Invitation Letter
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=3
  15th November 2024 - Manyleb
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=4
  15th November 2024 - Specification
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=5
  15th November 2024 - Tabl Prisio
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=6
  15th November 2024 - Pricing Table
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494547&idx=7
  15th November 2024 - Telerau ac Amodau Contract
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494547
  Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner - The Commissioner requires a 4 year framework agreement for legal advice on a range of subjects and issues relevant to his statutory functions.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500838
  Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner - The Commissioner requires a 4 year framework agreement for legal advice on a range of subjects and issues relevant to his statutory functions.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-145442
- https://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru
- https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

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