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03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure

Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services to Finance Wales

  • First published: 13 August 2024
  • Last modified: 13 August 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-041394
Published by:
Development Bank of Wales
Authority ID:
AA0555
Publication date:
13 August 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

To appoint a number of individual firms, each operating under a framework agreement to provide legal services under 18 distinct subject area packages. CPV: 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000, 79100000.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Finance Wales

Finance Wales, 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

UK

Telephone: +44 2920338100

E-mail: procurement@financewales.co.uk

Fax: +44 2920338101

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.financewales.co.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0555

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Economic and financial affairs

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services to Finance Wales

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

To appoint a number of individual firms, each operating under a framework agreement to provide legal services under 18 distinct subject area packages.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

- advice on existing and new FCA permissions for FWG;

- proactive advice, guidance and updates regarding new legislation and case law which may affect FWG’s activities and documentation.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 15

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Fund Management and Corporate Advice

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for further detail regarding the Fund Management and Corporate Advice Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 20

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Employment Law

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding the Employment Law lot can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality Control & Consistency / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Working Closely with the Client / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 15

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Debt Investment and Commercial Contracts

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding the Debt Investment and Commercial Contracts Lot can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

There will a maximum of 5 providers for this Lot.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Equity Investment and Commercial Contracts

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding the Equity Investment and Commercial Contracts Lots can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality Control & Consistency / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Working Closely with the Client / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

There will be a maximum of 5 Providers for this Lot.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Intellectual Property

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Within this discipline legal advice may be required in relation to, but not restricted to

copyright

trademarks

patents

proactive advice, guidance and updates regarding new legislation and case law which may affect FWG's activities and documentation.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Property Development

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding the Property Development Lot can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the Client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

There will be a maximum of 5 Providers for this Lot.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Rescue & Restructuring Firms in Difficulty

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Within this discipline legal advice and services may be required in relation to, but not restricted to the interpretation and practical application of the European Commission's Guidelines on State Aid for Rescuing & Restructuring Undertakings in Difficulty.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: working closely with the client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 35

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

First Legal Charge

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bidders are invited to submit a fixed fee in respect of the provision of this service.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the Client / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 35

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Second Legal Charge

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bidders are invited to submit a fixed fee in respect of the provision of this service.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 35

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Statutory Demand

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bidders are invited to submit a fixed fee in respect of the provision of this service.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & Project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control and consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 35

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Bankruptcy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bidders are invited to submit a fixed fee in respect of the provision of this service.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 35

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a single provider.

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Tracing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bidders are invited to submit a fixed fee in respect of the provision of this service.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 35

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a single provider

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Insolvency - North

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding this lot can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 15

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Insolvency - South

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding the Insolvency - South Lot can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document & project management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality control & consistency / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Working closely with the client / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 15

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Fund Management and Corporate Advice - North East England

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for further detail regarding the Fund Management & Corporate Advice - North East England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Document and Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality Control & Consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working Closely with the Client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 20

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

The award for this lot will be to a Single Provider

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

Debt, Mezzanine and Equity Investments and Commercial Contracts - North East England

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for further detail regarding the Debt, Mezzanine and Equity Investment and Commercial Contracts - North East England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality Control & Consistency / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Working Closely with the Client / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

There will be a maximum of 3 providers for this Lot.

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

Property Development North East England

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further information regarding the Property Development North East England Lot can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Client care & contract management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Document & Project Management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Quality Control & Consistency / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Working Closely with the Client / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Experience / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion: Time charge rates / Weighting: 25

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

There will be a maximum of 3 providers for this Lot.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2016/S 046-075015

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: N/a

Title: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: N/a

Title: Fund Management and Corporate Advice

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: N/a

Title: Employment Law

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: N/a

Title: Debt Investment and Commercial Contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: N/a

Title: Equity Investment and Commercial Contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: N/a

Title: Intellectual Property

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: N/a

Title: Property Development

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Contract No: N/a

Title: Rescue & Restructuring Firms in Difficulty

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Contract No: N/a

Title: First Legal Charge

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Contract No: N/a

Title: Second Legal Charge

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Contract No: N/a

Title: Statutory Demand

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Contract No: N/a

Title: Bankruptcy

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Contract No: N/a

Title: Tracing

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 14

Contract No: N/a

Title: Insolvency - North

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 15

Contract No: N/a

Title: Insolvency - South

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 16

Contract No: N/a

Title: Fund Management and Corporate Advice - North East England

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 17

Contract No: N/a

Title: Debt, Mezzanine and Equity Investments and Commercial Contracts - North East England

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 18

Contract No: N/a

Title: Property Development North East England

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. The Contracting Authority shall only be bound by the application of the EU Procurement Directives to the extent that they are applicable to contracts for social and other specific services.

(WA Ref:143770)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.financewales.co.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

13/08/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79100000 Legal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Notice details
Publication date:
04 March 2016
Deadline date:
12 August 2024 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
13 August 2024
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@financewales.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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