Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Comisiynydd y Gymraeg
Uned 2 Bloc C, Doc Fictoria
Caernarfon
LL55 1TH
Contact
Siân Elen McRobie
Telephone
+44 3456033221
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0480
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Legal Services to the Welsh Language Commissioner
Reference number
CYG043
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Commissioner requires a 4 year framework agreement for legal advice on a range of subjects and issues relevant to his statutory functions.
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: £150,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Representation in proceedings and barrister services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Capability in the Welsh language / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Personnel and Capacity / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Management and Communication / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
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.2.14) Additional information
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 .
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employement, commercial and governance
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Capability in the Welsh Language / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Personnel and Capacity / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Management and Communication / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
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.2.14) Additional information
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General legal advice to the Commissioner
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Capability in The Welsh language / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Personnel and Capacity / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Management and Communication / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
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.2.14) Additional information
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 .
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: 2024/S 000-037012
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
General legal advice to the Commissioner
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
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: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BLAKE MORGAN LLP
New Kings Court Tollgate, Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO533LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DARWIN GRAY LLP
9 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HA
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
Hugh James
Two Central Square, Central Square
Cardiff
CF101FS
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)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £90,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Representation in proceedings and barrister services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2025
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: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BLAKE MORGAN LLP
New Kings Court Tollgate, Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO533LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DARWIN GRAY LLP
9 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HA
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
Hugh James
Two Central Square, Central Square
Cardiff
CF101FS
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)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £45,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Employement, commercial and governance
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
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: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BLAKE MORGAN LLP
New Kings Court Tollgate, Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO533LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DARWIN GRAY LLP
9 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HA
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
Hugh James
Two Central Square, Central Square
Cardiff
CF101FS
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)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £15,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The tender documents relating to this procurement have been published in the Welsh and English languages. The Welsh language version of the documents are published on https://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru
(WA Ref:148537)
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