Award

External Legal Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

04 Nov 2024 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited (SLC) has completed the procurement process for "External Legal Services" with the award status marked as active. The contract, valued at £800,000, involves providing essential legal support to SLC's Legal Services team, encompassing tasks that ensure regulatory compliance and representation in courts across the UK. The procurement falls under the CPV classification "Legal services" and is specifically tagged under the "services" category. The contract spans from 19th October 2024 to 18th October 2028, with the award date being 11th October 2024. The legal services will be delivered primarily in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined and efficient selection process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in regulatory compliance and courtroom representation. While the awarded supplier is Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had the opportunity to compete, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Engaging in contracts like this can bolster a firm's portfolio and visibility, providing a steady stream of work and reinforcing expertise in the public sector legal domain. Businesses with robust capabilities in legal advocacy and regulatory affairs are well-suited to engage in future opportunities of this calibre.

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Notice Title

External Legal Services

Notice Description

SLC's Legal Services team ("LS") provide essential support and assistance across the business. It has responsibility for minimising exposure to legal risk and ensuring that, in conjunction with other SLC departments, SLC acts in such a way as to ensure regulatory compliance. SLC's LS team require the support of a third party for specialist Legal advice to support key functions and represent SLC in Scottish, English & Welsh and NI courts as necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b79fa0b-ff8a-4a0a-ac10-da6184524703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1b0229-35db-47c2-9335-dd54b689a132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
susan butcher
Contact Email
susan_butcher@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G72 7QT
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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