Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Contact
Angharad Simmonds
CommercialProcurement.ProfessionalServices@gov.wales
Telephone
+44 03000253788
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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
Solicitors Services Framework
Reference number
WGCD-PS-130-24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery is looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Solicitors Services to the
Welsh public sector. This will replace the current Framework Agreement, which is due to expire in December 2024.
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject areas in individual lots:
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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will cover the following subject area packages in individual lots:
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 August 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
An online supplier event has been scheduled, and potential bidders are invited to join us to discuss the opportunity further.
Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Time: 2pm
If you would like an invite to the supplier event, please email: CommercialProcurement.ProfessionalServices@gov.wales
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141271.
(WA Ref:141271)