Official UK procurement notice
Provision of ongoing Legal Advice to support IRS Contract for Velindre University NHS Trust
Authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) (Central government)·Consortium: 4 public authorities
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Wales (UKL)
Framework ceiling (notional)£50,000,000initial estimate £60,000,000 · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates
Submissions closed 28 Oct 2024awarded 11 Sept 2026
Lots 14see the lot list below
What is being bought14 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLegal Advice to support IRS Contract
- Recurrence: 2028
CPV: Legal advisory and information services · Legal advisory services · Legal documentation and certification services · Legal representation services · Legal services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 28 bids on the busiest of 14 lots · 20 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure
14 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Adult Social ServicesCancelled
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79100000 Legal services
Lot #2Child Social ServicesCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #3Civil LitigationCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #4Corporate Governance & Ethical StandardsCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #5Criminal LitigationCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #6Education LawCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #7Employment LawCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #8Major IT & Commercial ContractsCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #9Planning & Environmental LawCancelled
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).
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #10Property LawCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #11Public Administration LawCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #12Construction LawCancelled
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.
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services
Lot #13Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)Cancelled
Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Lot #14Mutual Investment Models (MIM) AdviceCancelled
Mutual Investment Models (MIM) Advice
- Variant bids
- not allowed
79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored · same split on all 13 lots
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 40 of 100 points — a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Provision of ongoing Legal Advice to support IRS Contract for Velindre…” is a framework — the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring — the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 2028
- First published
- 1 Oct 2026, 09:36 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Oct 2026, 09:36 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 28 Oct 2024, 14:00 GMT — …
- Authority reference
VEL-DCO (26-27) 45- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-092648- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457e9Find a Tender
Contract terms
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Direct Award via Welsh Government Framework (WA Ref:171161)
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 28 Oct 2024, 13:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en, cy
- Bids opened
- 28 Oct 2024, 14:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
4 published dates · Europe/London- Next notice expected23 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown28 Oct 2024, 13:00 GMT
- Bids opened28 Oct 2024, 14:00 GMT
- Notice published7 days ago1 Oct 2026, 09:36 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecastSuppliers appointed 20admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2815 from SMEs · busiest of 14 lots
Contracts signed 15latest 11 Sept 2026
15 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates — see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 14 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £50,000,000 — the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 092648-2026-VEL-DCO (26-27) 45-1
- Signed
- 11 Sept 2026
- Value
- £50,000
- Status
- active
Adult Social Services
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Criminal Litigation
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Education Law
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Employment Law
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Major IT & Commercial Contracts
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Planning & Environmental Law
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Construction Law
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Property Law
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Public Administration Law
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Central Government Advice (Welsh Government)
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Mutual Investment Models (MIM) Advice
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Child Social Services
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Civil Litigation
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Corporate Governance & Ethical Standards
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Adult Social Services | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 2 · Child Social Services | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 3 · Civil Litigation | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 4 · Corporate Governance & Ethical Standards | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 5 · Criminal Litigation | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 6 · Education Law | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 7 · Employment Law | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 8 · Major IT & Commercial Contracts | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 9 · Planning & Environmental Law | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 10 · Property Law | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 11 · Public Administration Law | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 12 · Construction Law | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 13 · Central Government Advice (Welsh Government) | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
| 14 · Mutual Investment Models (MIM) Advice | 28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
Notice history
11 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Sept 2024- Procurement method changed1 Oct 2026, 09:36 BST
- Buyer details updated1 Oct 2026, 09:36 BST
- Published value updated18 Apr 2025, 08:45 BSTwas £50,000,000
- Status changed to complete18 Apr 2025, 08:45 BST
- Deadline withdrawn18 Apr 2025, 08:45 BST
- Buyer details updated18 Apr 2025, 08:45 BST
- Published value updated to £50,000,00020 Sept 2024, 14:55 BSTwas £60,000,000
- Status changed to active20 Sept 2024, 14:55 BST
- Procurement method changed20 Sept 2024, 14:55 BST
- Deadline published: 28 Oct 2024, 13:00 GMT20 Sept 2024, 14:55 BST
- Buyer details updated20 Sept 2024, 14:55 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2024-05: 1 release · 8 May 2024
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
4 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services
- Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial DeliveryContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services
- Welsh Government Commercial DeliveryContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
20 commercial parties on the notice- ACUITY LAW LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BEVAN BRITTAN LLPFramework contractor
- BLAKE MORGAN LLPFramework contractor
- BROWNE JACOBSON LLPFramework contractor
- Berry Smith LLPFramework contractor
- CAPITAL LAW LIMITEDFramework contractor
- CLARKE WILLMOTT LLPFramework contractor
- DJM LAW LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DLA Piper UK LLPFramework contractor
- DWF LLPFramework contractor
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Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria