Contract

Solicitors Services Framework

  • Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-016079

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0457e9 (view related notices)

Published 18 April 2025, 8:45am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park

Caerdydd / Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

Contact

Angharad Simmonds

Email

commercialprocurement.professionalservices@gov.wales

Telephone

+44 3000257095

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://gov.wales

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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

Solicitors Services Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79100000 - Legal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Solicitors services

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: £50,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 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

Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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 Models (MIM) Advice

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 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

Mutual Investment Models (MIM) Advice

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 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

8.2. Within this Lot, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

8.2.1. Legal advice to social work teams;

8.2.2. Advice relating to health and social care including mental health, community care, residential care, older people, people with disability, elderly mentally infirm and all other aspects of social care;

8.2.3. Proceedings relating to health and social care matters;

8.2.4. Public interest immunity issues including attendance at court;

8.2.5. Advice and conduct of proceedings relating to judicial review; and

8.2.6. Court of Protection.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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

Child Social Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory 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

9.2. Within this Lot, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

9.2.1. Public interest immunity issues including attendance at court;

9.2.2. Advice and conduct of proceedings relating to judicial review;

9.2.3. Legal advice to social work teams;

9.2.4. Children Act proceedings in all courts;

9.2.5. Adoption and Children Act proceedings in all courts; and

9.2.6. Fostering and adoption advice.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory 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

10.2. Within this Lot, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

10.2.1. County Court proceedings (claimant and defendant);

10.2.2. High Court proceedings (claimant and defendant);

10.2.3. Judicial review proceedings;

10.2.4. Magistrate Court civil actions;

10.2.5. Licensing proceedings/appeals;

10.2.6. Possession proceedings;

10.2.7. Anti-Social Behaviour Orders;

10.2.8. Enforcement proceedings;

10.2.9. Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings;

10.2.10. Housing disrepair claims;

10.2.11. Injunctions;

10.2.12. Planning public inquiries/appeals;

10.2.13. Personal injury;

10.2.14. Housing law;

10.2.15. Licensing law;

10.2.16. Travellers;

10.2.17. Alternative dispute resolution;

10.2.18. Procurement cases;

10.2.19. Competition law cases;

10.2.20. First Tier and Upper Tribunal proceedings; and Coroner’s inquests.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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 & Ethical Standards

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 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

11.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

11.2.1. Monitoring officers support;

11.2.2. Advice to standards committee;

11.2.3. Investigations;

11.2.4. Advice on council constitutions and governance issues;

11.2.5. Ombudsman complaints;

11.2.6. Freedom of Information and Data Protection;

11.2.7. Local authority powers and vires; and

11.2.8. General local authority law.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory 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

12.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

12.2.1. Magistrates proceedings (claimant and defendant);

12.2.2. Crown Court proceedings (claimant and defendant);

12.2.3. Judicial review proceedings;

12.2.4. Magistrate Court civil actions;

12.2.5. Enforcement proceedings;

12.2.6. Injunctions;

12.2.7. Health and Safety prosecutions;

12.2.8. Food prosecutions;

12.2.9. Trading Standards prosecutions;

12.2.10. Planning prosecutions; and

12.2.11. Fraud prosecutions.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 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

13.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

13.2.1. Advice to local education authorities and schools;

13.2.2. Special needs tribunals;

13.2.3. School appeals panels;

13.2.4. Legal advice on school governance;

13.2.5. School attendance prosecutions;

13.2.6. School reorganisations;

13.2.7. Public interest immunity issues including attendance at court;

13.2.8. Advice and conduct of proceedings relating to judicial review;

13.2.9. Advice on legislation to universities and further education colleges;

13.2.10. Advice on university and further education college governance;

13.2.11. Advice on further education student complaints; and

13.2.12. Policy advice.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 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

14.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

14.2.1. General advice;

14.2.2. Contract formation;

14.2.3. Secondment and loan agreements;

14.2.4. Discrimination law;

14.2.5. Equal pay;

14.2.6. Pensions;

14.2.7. Advice on legislative changes;

14.2.8. TUPE;

14.2.9. Grievance handling;

14.2.10. Dismissal procedures;

14.2.11. Dispute resolution;

14.2.12. Settlement agreements;

14.2.13. Taxation of termination payments, including pot-employment notice pay (PENP) calculations;

14.2.14. Tribunal work;

14.2.15. School employment law;

14.2.16. Other payroll/HR matters;

14.2.17. Police authority work;

14.2.18. Senior Officer Complaints;

14.2.19. Police Staff Appeals.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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

Major IT & Commercial Contracts

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory 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

15.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

15.2.1. Procurement advice;

15.2.2. IT contracts;

15.2.3. Contract advice;

15.2.4. Performance bonds;

15.2.5. Guarantees;

15.2.6. Service level agreements;

15.2.7. Commercial agreements;

15.2.8. Entertainment agreements;

15.2.9. Contract and IP disputes;

15.2.10. Waste management;

15.2.11. Subsidy control;

15.2.12. Charities;

15.2.13. Company law including formation of companies;

15.2.14. Partnership/multi agency agreements;

15.2.15. Funding agreements;

15.2.16. Trust agreements;

15.2.17. Charities;

15.2.18. Joint venture agreements; and

15.2.19. Advice on trademarks, copyright and IPR.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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 & Environmental Law

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 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

16.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

16.2.1. Planning and environmental law advice;

16.2.2. Advice on determination of planning applications;

16.2.3. Consents and conditions;

16.2.4. Section 106 agreements;

16.2.5. Planning public enquiries/appeals;

16.2.6. Planning prosecutions;

16.2.7. Planning enforcement;

16.2.8. Contaminated land;

16.2.9. Building regulations;

16.2.10. Judicial review proceedings;

16.2.11. Rights of way;

16.2.12. Drainage;

16.2.13. Commons & village greens;

16.2.14. Highway advice;

16.2.15. Flooding advice; and

16.2.16. Parliamentary agents services (including legislative drafting and advice on vires).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 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

17.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

17.2.1. Sales of commercial land and property;

17.2.2. Purchase of commercial land and property;

17.2.3. Lease of commercial land and property;

17.2.4. Compulsory Purchase Orders and inquiries;

17.2.5. Development agreements;

17.2.6. Section 106 agreements;

17.2.7. Commercial leases;

17.2.8. Redevelopment project agreements;

17.2.9. Licences and concession agreements;

17.2.10. Agriculture agreements;

17.2.11. Highway agreements;

17.2.12. Rent review and associated proceedings;

17.2.13. Road adoption agreements;

17.2.14. Conveyancing ancillary documents/agreements;

17.2.15. Sale of land and property;

17.2.16. Purchase of land and property;

17.2.17. Lease of land and property;

17.2.18. Legal charges;

17.2.19. Shared ownership;

17.2.20. Land tribunal;

17.2.21. Compulsory Purchase Orders and public inquiries;

17.2.22. Allotment agreements;

17.2.23. Rent to buy disposals;

17.2.24. Commons and village greens;

17.2.25. Land charges;

17.2.26. Housing law; and

17.2.27. Landlord and tenant.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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)

  • 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

18.2. This lot is to cover the requirements of public bodies with regulatory responsibilities or those creating legislation or regulations.

18.3. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

18.3.1. The interpretation of and compliance with legislation or regulations, including those that describe individual organisation’s powers or duties and vires and those that more generally impact how public bodies operate. This will include relevant Welsh Language Standards, the Equalities Act, the Well-being of Future Generations Act, the Environment Act and the Social Procurement and Social Partnership Act and any other applicable legislation;

18.3.2. Interpretation of education legislation as it affects all education in Wales;

18.3.3. The operationalising of legislation or Regulations – including the creation of rules or conditions and other regulatory documents, policy, procedures and template documentation;

18.3.4. Reviewing advice or guidance on legislation, regulations, rules or conditions provided by public bodies to those regulated (or users of public services);

18.3.5. Provide advice in relation to regulating governance within the education sector to include:

18.3.5.1. Reviewing advice on education governance;

18.3.5.2. Charity commission role in education in Wales;

18.3.5.3. Registered charities compliance with charity requirements including the Charities Act 2011;

18.3.5.4. Advice on educational oversight of the education sector in the context of Home Office guidance and UK student visa legislation;

18.3.5.5. Financial risk assessment of regulated bodies;

18.3.5.6. Regulatory impact assessments to include all relevant legal requirements to assess impacts;

18.3.6. Decision making and associated documentation and correspondence on issues with legal implications including regulatory decisions, consultations or engagement activities;

18.3.7. Case law precedent;

18.3.8. Risk mitigation;

18.3.9. Responding to potential or actual challenges to decisions or responding to investigations by other regulators;

18.3.10. Responding to complaints or whistleblowing;

18.3.11. Preparing for a judicial review or other and appointing individuals to act on behalf of the public body;

18.3.12. Options for enforcement action and advice on proportionality;

18.3.13. Reviewing relevant draft documentation; and

18.3.14. Working with other public bodies in Wales or other UK jurisdictions including other regulators.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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

Construction Law

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

19.2. Within this subject area, legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to:

19.2.1. Construction frameworks and contracts;

19.2.2. PFI agreements;

19.2.3. School construction agreements;

19.2.4. Project documentation and industry forms;

19.2.5. Defects and warranties;

19.2.6. Development agreements;

19.2.7. Dispute resolution (mediation, adjudication, arbitration, litigation)

19.2.8. Building and planning regulations compliance;

19.2.9. Regulatory compliance;

19.2.10. Environmental and sustainability matters;

19.2.11. Procurement;

19.2.12. Insurance and bonding, (to include performance bonds);

19.2.13. Due diligence;

19.2.14. Construction-related insolvency;

19.2.15. Health and safety;

19.2.16. Parent company guarantees;

19.2.17. Policy fulfilment (e.g. modern slavery; and

19.2.18. Liquidated damages.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - 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: 2024/S 000-030209


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

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

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

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: £50,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

12

Title

Construction Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ACUITY LAW LIMITED

3 Assembly Square Britannia Quay, Cardiff Bay

Cardiff

CF104PL

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

Berry Smith LLP

Haywood House South, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

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

HCR LEGAL LLP

5 Deansway

Worcester

WR12JG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

OPC LAW LIMITED

5 Jubilee Way, Rogerstone

Newport

NP109PN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT LLP

One Redcliff Street, Bristol

Bristol

BS16TP

Country

United Kingdom

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

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Berry Smith LLP

Haywood House South, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House, Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

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

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HCR LEGAL LLP

5 Deansway

Worcester

WR12JG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

Red Kite Law LLP

60 Main Street

Pembroke

SA714HJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
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
  • 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: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

Geldards LLP

Dumfries House, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103ZF

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

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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: £50,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

14

Title

Mutual Investment Models (MIM) Advice

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

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

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
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
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

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: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Berry Smith LLP

Haywood House South, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP

5 Callaghan Square

Cardiff

CF105BT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ32 - Southampton
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House, Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

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 LIMITED

16 Axis Court, Mallard Way Swansea Vale

Swansea

SA70AJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL18 - Swansea
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
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
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

Red Kite Law LLP

60 Main Street

Pembroke

SA714HJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Corporate Governance & Ethical Standards

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House, Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

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

1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Eversheds Sutherland

1 Wood Street

London

EC2V7WS

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

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HCR LEGAL LLP

5 Deansway

Worcester

WR12JG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

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: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP

5 Callaghan Square

Cardiff

CF105BT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ32 - Southampton
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Eversheds Sutherland

1 Wood Street

London

EC2V7WS

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

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

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: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

Eversheds Sutherland

1 Wood Street

London

EC2V7WS

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

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HCR LEGAL LLP

5 Deansway

Worcester

WR12JG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

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: £50,000,000


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

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Berry Smith LLP

Haywood House South, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House, Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

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

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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

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

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: £50,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

8

Title

Major IT & Commercial Contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Berry Smith LLP

Haywood House South, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP

5 Callaghan Square

Cardiff

CF105BT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ32 - Southampton
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Darwin Gray LLP

Helmont House, Churchill Way

Cardiff

CF102HE

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

1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
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
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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 LLP

One Redcliff Street, Bristol

Bristol

BS16TP

Country

United Kingdom

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

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L39QJ

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: £50,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

9

Title

Planning & Environmental Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Berry Smith LLP

Haywood House South, Dumfries Place

Cardiff

CF103GA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEVAN BRITTAN LLP

Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street

Bristol

BS20HQ

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

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

BROWNE JACOBSON LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road

Nottingham

NG21BJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CAPITAL LAW LIMITED

Capital Building, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF104AZ

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

CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP

5 Callaghan Square

Cardiff

CF105BT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ32 - Southampton
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF LLP

1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
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
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HCR LEGAL LLP

5 Deansway

Worcester

WR12JG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Two Central Square

Cardiff

CF101FS

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: £50,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(WA Ref:149941)

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