Tender

Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is currently seeking tenders for a Framework for the Provision of Legal Services, valued at £500,000, in the legal services industry. This open procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 July 2022. The framework will involve a multi-supplier ranked arrangement to provide legal advice and representation, particularly related to fitness to practise investigations and regulatory functions. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically, and it is advised to do so well in advance of the submission deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and practitioners specialising in regulatory, employment law, and other relevant legal services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those familiar with public sector regulations, will be well-suited to compete for this framework. With the possibility of a renewal after the initial contract period, this tender can pave the way for sustained engagements and partnerships with the SSSC over the coming years.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Renewal: The SSSC may extend the framework agreement by one (1) x twelve (12) month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017782-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207101

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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