Planning

Solicitors Services Framework

  • Welsh Government Commercial Delivery

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-014663

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0457e9

Published 8 May 2024, 12:34pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Welsh Government Commercial Delivery

Cathays Park

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

Contact

Angharad Simmonds

Email

CommercialProcurement.ProfessionalServices@gov.wales

Telephone

+44 03000253788

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.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)