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The Welsh Language Commissioner is to set up a framework agreement for the provision of legal advice over four years.

Details: 08.Dec.2020

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The framework has been divided into the following lots:

General Advice to the Commissioner.
Representation in Proceedings and Barrister Services.
Employment, Resources and Governance.

The award criteria are: capability in the Wesh Language (weighting: 100); personnel and capacity (weighting: 50); quality management and communication (weighting: 20); and price (weighting: 30).

The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2021 and run until 31 March 2025.