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Legal Services Framework Scotland

THE COAL AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Nov 2021 at 11:37

AwardUpdate

03 Nov 2021 at 11:57

Award

02 Nov 2021 at 14:54

Tender

23 Jun 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority is seeking to establish a Legal Services Framework in Scotland through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Legal Services Framework Scotland," was published on 23rd June 2021, with the tender period closing on 23rd July 2021. This framework aims to appoint service providers who can deliver legal services in crucial areas such as Property, Environment, Licensing, and Lands Tribunal, and is valued at £400,000. Contracts resulting from this framework will commence from 27th August 2021 and conclude on 26th August 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for legal firms specialising in the specified areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a strong background in providing legal services within Scotland could benefit from being included in this framework, which may lead to further contracts and collaborations with The Coal Authority. The successful bidders will have the chance to work closely with the Authority, potentially enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Scotland

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for inclusion on the framework for provision Legal services in Scotland. The successful Service Providers awarded a position on the framework will be responsible for providing the service, liaising closely with The Coal Authority. The Authority requires a high standard of legal expertise in the following areas - Property, Environment, Licensing and Lands Tribunal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e64f970e-18f5-4966-b969-942ac91e2db8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f6c938-3abd-40f8-bcb8-658b4314efd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 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
THE COAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Helen Baldwin
Contact Email
helenbaldwin@coal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

DLA PIPER

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