Contract

NPS Solicitors Services Framework

  • National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-000102

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0287ac

Published 5 January 2021, 11:48am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)

T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road

Caerphilly

CF83 8WT

Email

NPSProfessionalServices@gov.wales

Telephone

+44 3007900170

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - WALES

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://npswales.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

NPS Solicitors Services Framework

Reference number

NPS-PS-0098-19

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79100000 - Legal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject area packages:

1. Adult Social Services

2. Child Social Services

3. Civil Litigation

4. Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards

5. Criminal Litigation

6. Education Law

7. Employment Law

8. Major IT and Commercial Contracts

9. Planning and Environmental Law

10. Property

11. Public Administration Law

12. Specialist Welsh & UK Higher Education Advice for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW)

13. Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)

14. Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Child Social Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Civil Litigation

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Criminal Litigation

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Education Law

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Employment Law

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Planning and Environmental Law

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Property Law

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Public Administration Law

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Specialist Welsh & UK HE Advice (HEFCW)

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Major Projects Legal Advice

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Participating Organisations Project Advice

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Adult Social Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the Welsh public sector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2020/S 133-328098


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Adult Social Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Morgan LaRoche Solicitors

Bay House , Phoenix Way

Swansea

SA79LA

Telephone

+44 1792776720

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L39QJ

Telephone

+44 1612140673

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, KINGS ORCHARD 1 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL

BS20HQ

Telephone

+44 3701943093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Child Social Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, KINGS ORCHARD 1 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL

BS20HQ

Telephone

+44 3701943093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fletcher Law Ltd

Suite K, Welsh ICE, Britannia House, Van Road

Caerphilly

CF833GG

Telephone

+44 7753294442

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL2 - East Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Civil Litigation

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Red Kite Law LLP

14-15 Spilman Street

Carmarthen

SA311SR

Telephone

+44 1267239017

Fax

+44 1267238521

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - WALES
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acuity Legal

3 Assembly Square, Britannia Quay

Cardiff

CF104PL

Telephone

+44 2920674426

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - WALES
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

berry smith

dumfries house

cardiff

cf103ga

Telephone

+44 292034511

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, KINGS ORCHARD 1 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL

BS20HQ

Telephone

+44 3701943093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DJM LAW LTD

DJM LAW LTD, 16 Axis Court Mallard Way

SWANSEA

SA70AJ

Telephone

+44 1792650000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL18 - Swansea
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DOLMANS SOLICITORS

Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road

CARDIFF

CF103AG

Telephone

+44 2920345531

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Telephone

+44 1616035056

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, KINGS ORCHARD 1 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL

BS20HQ

Telephone

+44 3701943093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Telephone

+44 1616035056

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT Solicitors

1 Redcliff Street

Bristol

BS16TP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L39QJ

Telephone

+44 1612140673

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Criminal Litigation

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Morgan LaRoche Solicitors

Bay House , Phoenix Way

Swansea

SA79LA

Telephone

+44 1792776720

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Education Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L39QJ

Telephone

+44 1612140673

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

Employment Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Red Kite Law LLP

14-15 Spilman Street

Carmarthen

SA311SR

Telephone

+44 1267239017

Fax

+44 1267238521

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - WALES
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

berry smith

dumfries house

cardiff

cf103ga

Telephone

+44 292034511

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, KINGS ORCHARD 1 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL

BS20HQ

Telephone

+44 3701943093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House , Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

Telephone

+44 2920829117

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Telephone

+44 1616035056

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Eversheds LLP

1 Callaghan Square

Cardiff

CF105BT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HARRISON CLARK RICKERBYS

UNIT B, COPSE WALK

CARDIFF

CF238RB

Telephone

+44 7552606001

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

9

Title

Planning and Environmental Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

berry smith

dumfries house

cardiff

cf103ga

Telephone

+44 292034511

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Telephone

+44 1616035056

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HARRISON CLARK RICKERBYS

UNIT B, COPSE WALK

CARDIFF

CF238RB

Telephone

+44 7552606001

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT Solicitors

1 Redcliff Street

Bristol

BS16TP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L39QJ

Telephone

+44 1612140673

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

10

Title

Property Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 22

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acuity Legal

3 Assembly Square, Britannia Quay

Cardiff

CF104PL

Telephone

+44 2920674426

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - WALES
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

berry smith

dumfries house

cardiff

cf103ga

Telephone

+44 292034511

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, KINGS ORCHARD 1 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL

BS20HQ

Telephone

+44 3701943093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House , Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

Telephone

+44 2920829117

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DJM LAW LTD

DJM LAW LTD, 16 Axis Court Mallard Way

SWANSEA

SA70AJ

Telephone

+44 1792650000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL18 - Swansea
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Telephone

+44 1616035056

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

11

Title

Public Administration Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 10

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

12

Title

Specialist Welsh & UK HE Advice (HEFCW)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

13

Title

Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, Mowbray House Castle Meadow Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG21BJ

Telephone

+44 1159766000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

14

Title

Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Major Projects Legal Advice

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DLA Piper UK LLP

160 Aldersgate Street

London

EC1A4HT

Telephone

+44 1133692832

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT Solicitors

1 Redcliff Street

Bristol

BS16TP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

15

Title

Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice - Participating Organisations Project Advice

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22 December 2020

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blake Morgan LLP

One Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2380857380

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capital Law Ltd

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

Telephone

+44 2920474460

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DLA Piper UK LLP

3 Noble Street

London

EC2V7EE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

Telephone

+44 2922675112

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Lot 8: Major IT & Commercial Contracts is still being evaluated and an award decision will follow in due course.

(WA Ref:107047)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom