Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Contact person: Angharad Simmonds
Telephone: +44 03000253788
E-mail: CommercialProcurement.ProfessionalServices@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://npswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Solicitors Services Framework
Reference number: WGCD-PS-130-24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
79111000
79112000
79130000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/08/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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 http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141271.
(WA Ref:141271)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/05/2024