--- title: "Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) - Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148167" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148167" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148167.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148167.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES" published: "2025-05-15" --- # Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) - Legal Services Buyer: CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148167 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148167) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148167.json) ## Summary The Centre for Digital Public Services, based in Cardiff, sought legal services to encompass a range of requirements including employment law, HR law, contract law, public sector law, data protection law, and corporate law, under a tender titled "Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) - Legal Services". This procurement, categorised under services within the legal industry, utilised an open procurement method and reached the award stage as of 15th May 2025. Following the tender period, which concluded on 21st March 2025, an award was made to the legal firm Darwin Gray Llp, with the contract being signed on 4th April 2025, amounting to £60,000 GBP. The buyer entity, the Centre for Digital Public Services, is located at Cardiff Gate Business Park. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those with expertise in the specialised fields of employment, HR, and public sector law. Firms that can offer comprehensive and adaptable legal services may find this type of contract a valuable avenue to expand their portfolio and establish a collaborative relationship with a public sector entity. The framework of open procurement invites diverse suppliers, including consortia, to engage, benefiting businesses looking to diversify their client base in the public sector. This particular contract suggests potential for valued, ongoing partnerships for law firms that can deliver a wide array of legal services efficiently. ## Notice CDPS is seeking an external supplier to provide legal advice encompassing employment and HR law as may be necessary. The supplier shall also be required to provide general legal support relating to contract law, public sector law, data protection law and corporate law. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148167 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £60,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES | | Locality | CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF23 8AB | | 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 | Pontprennau and Old St Mellons | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DARWIN GRAY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 15 May 2025 at 14:11 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148167 - 17 Feb 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148167 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=13 10th March 2025 - Clarification Questions and Answers - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=1 17th February 2025 - Statement of Requirements (English Version) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=2 17th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender (English Version) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=3 17th February 2025 - Quality Response Template (English Version) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=4 17th February 2025 - Pricing Template (English Version) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=5 17th February 2025 - Bidder Self Declaration (English Version) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=6 17th February 2025 - CDPS Draft Service Contract (English Version) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=7 17th February 2025 - Datganiad Gofynion (Fersiwn Cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=8 17th February 2025 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro (Fersiwn Cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=9 17th February 2025 - Templed Ymateb Ansawdd (Fersiwn Cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=10 17th February 2025 - Templed Prisio (Fersiwn Cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=11 17th February 2025 - Hunan Ddatganiad Cynigydd (Fersiwn Cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497720&idx=12 17th February 2025 - Cytundeb Drafft CDPS (Fersiwn Cymraeg) ## Notice URLs - http://www.digitalpublicservices.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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