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Legal Services Framework (P21-0018)

Scottish Enterprise

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13 Jan 2021 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Legal Services Framework (P21-0018), initiated by Scottish Enterprise and supported by Highlands & Islands Enterprise and the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. This framework is classified within the legal services industry and is based in the UK, specifically Glasgow and Inverness. Currently, the procurement is at the contract award stage following the completion of the tender process. The framework is expected to last for four years, commencing in December 2020, with a value of £8.7 million. Notably, the open procedure was utilised for this procurement, allowing for a competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in economic development and training objectives. Businesses that focus on legal advisory and information services, and those capable of handling comprehensive legal requirements may find themselves well-positioned to compete for individual contracts awarded under this framework. The diverse range of services sought indicates a requirement for companies that can demonstrate strong partnership capabilities, robust contract management, and a solid understanding of the client's operational context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework (P21-0018)

Notice Description

Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a number of suitably qualified suppliers, operating under a framework agreement, to provide comprehensive legal services to Scottish Enterprise ("SE"), Highlands & Islands Enterprise ("HIE"), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency ("SOSE"), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives (together, the "Purchasers"). Each supplier so appointed will be eligible to perform or bid for individual contracts awarded under this framework. The number of suppliers to be appointed will be 3 or 4. A final decision will depend on the quality of tenders received and the extent to which the suppliers selected are capable of covering the range of services that may be required. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0289d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000644-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

South of Scotland Enterprise Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Brodies

Burness Paull LLP

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Further Information

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