Legal Services Framework for Finance Wales
To appoint a number of individual firms, each operating under a framework agreement to provide legal services under 15 distinct subject area packages.
United Kingdom-Cardiff: Legal services
2016/S 022-034264
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 2920338100
E-mail: procurement@financewales.co.uk
Fax: +44 2920338101
NUTS code: UKLInternet address(es):Main address: www.financewales.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0555
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services to Finance Wales.
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
To appoint a number of individual firms, each operating under a framework agreement to provide legal services under 15 distinct subject area packages.
This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council 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.
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information, please visit the Sell2Wales web site at:http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=40278
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at:http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.1)Title:
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales will have the option to extend the contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Fund Management and Corporate Advice
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Employment Law
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Debt Investment and Commercial Contracts
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
There will a maximum of 5 providers for this Lot.
II.2.1)Title:
Equity Investment and Commercial Contracts
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
There will be a maximum of 5 Providers for this Lot.
II.2.1)Title:
Intellectual Property
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Rescue and Restructuring Firms in Difficulty
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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 and Restructuring Undertakings in Difficulty.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
1st Legal Charge
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales will have the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
2nd Legal Charge
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Statutory Demand
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Bankruptcy
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a single provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Tracing
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a single provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Insolvency — North
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Insolvency — South
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The award for this Lot will be to a Single Provider.
II.2.1)Title:
Property Development
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
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
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Finance Wales has the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Only those candidates who have met the minimum requirements outlined in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire will be invited to submit a tender.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
There will be a maximum of 5 Providers for this Lot.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Successful firms will be expected to be qualified to advise in laws applicable to the Finance Wales Group.
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
III.2.1)Information about a particular profession
Successful firms will be expected to be qualified to advise on laws applicable to Finance Wales.
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.3)Additional information:
This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council 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:40278).
VI.4.1)Review body
1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 2920338100
Fax: +44 2920338101Internet address:www.financewales.co.uk
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: