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Legal services - future of SWAN

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2022 at 13:03

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

19 Jan 2021 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeking legal services for the Future of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN). This tender, classified under the legal services category, is based in Scotland and has progressed to the Award stage. The contract, valued at £217,925, was signed on 12 March 2021. Interested bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically by the deadline of 27 January 2021, providing an opportunity for qualified legal firms to offer their expertise in this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those that specialise in public law and possess experience in the delivery of services under the guidelines of Scots Law. Businesses focused on fair work practices and community benefits may find a competitive edge, as NSS emphasises its commitment to ethical employment standards. Firms equipped with a strong portfolio and established credentials in public sector contracts will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this legal services engagement, contributing to the broader aim of ensuring quality public service delivery in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services - future of SWAN

Notice Description

Provision of legal services for the Future of Swan procurement project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("NSS") is the contracting authority for the Scottish Wide Area Network ("SWAN") which serves the public sector in Scotland. NSS has been instructed by the SWAN members to undertake a procurement for a framework agreement to replace the current SWAN (the "Project"). 2. NSS requires a high level of professional legal and commercial advice and support throughout the Project and optionally for the duration of the resulting framework. NSS requires to appoint appropriately experienced and qualified legal advisors (the "Firm") to act on its behalf, to provide pro-active advice on all the contractual and legal aspects of the Project and generally undertake all legal work required to facilitate successful completion of the Project, including those set out in more detail in the ITT. Additional information: Only a Firm which will use staff to provide the Legal Services who are appropriately qualified in Scots Law will be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0288bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006580-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£217,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Further Information

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