This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2021 at 15:45

Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Council is seeking to procure legal services that encompass support, advice, and representation for general legal matters and Court of Session work. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the total contract value amounting to £920,000. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 19 April 2021, and the contract is located in Fife, United Kingdom. This open procurement method allows all qualified bidders to propose their services, ensuring a competitive environment for interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those offering specialised legal advisory and representation services, to expand their client base and gain contracts within the public sector. Companies equipped with relevant experience in litigation and legal representation, along with a solid track record in delivering comprehensive legal services, would be well-suited to engage in this tender process. The competitive nature of the tender highlights the need for bidders to demonstrate both technical competence and financial stability to successfully secure the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work

Notice Description

Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services.

Lot Information

Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services

Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of support, advice, and representation: general legal services, as required, to the Council's Legal Services.

Renewal: The framework period is for a three years period with the option to extend a further 12 months, dependant on the performance of the contractor and the Council's requirements.

Provision of Support, Advice and Representation: Court of Session Work

Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of support, advice, and representation: Court of Session Work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services

Renewal: The framework period is for a three years period with the option to extend a further 12 months, dependant on the performance of the contractor and the Council's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016395-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£926,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20215 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harper Macleod LLP

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