NPS Solicitors Services Framework for the Welsh Public Sector
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector. 14 subject areas.
United Kingdom-Caerphilly: Legal services
2020/S 133-328098
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Postal address: T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Town: Caerphilly
NUTS code: UKL WALES
Postal code: CF83 8WT
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: NPSProfessionalServices@gov.wales
Telephone: +44 3007900170
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2)Information about joint procurement
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
NPS Solicitors Services Framework
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
It is anticipated that the framework agreement will cover the following subject area packages:
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 and 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
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.1)Title:
Adult Social Services
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Child Social Services
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Civil Litigation
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Corporate Governance and Ethical Standards
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Criminal Litigation
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Education Law
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
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:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Major IT and Commercial Contracts
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Planning and Environmental Law
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Property Law
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Public Administration Law
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Specialist Welsh and UK HE Advice (HEFCW)
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Mutual Investment Model (MIM) Advice
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The National Procurement Service are looking to implement a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
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.2.1)Previous publication concerning this procedure
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
6-9 months prior to the expiry of this framework agreement.
VI.2)Information about electronic workflows
VI.3)Additional information:
The tender is being hosted on eTenderWales which can be located at the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
New users will need to register to create an account (free of charge).
All tender correspondence will need to be made via the eTenderWales messaging portal.
Bidders will need to locate the following project and ITT:
Project_44036 — NPS Solicitors Services Framework
Itt_80218 — NPS Solicitors Services Framework
Note: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=100208
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Tenderers should provide a method statement detailing their Community Benefits plan which sets out how you propose to deliver Community Benefits on a cost neutral basis throughout the life of the agreement.
The successful supplier(s) will be expected to work with the contract manager to maximise Community Benefits such as developing training and employment opportunities and maximising supply chain opportunities for SMEs.
This is for information only but your response will be considered and form part of the conditions of contract.
(WA Ref:100208)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4.1)Review body
Postal address: Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Town: London
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: