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PROC 23 2079 Provision of Legal Accountancy Services

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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29 Feb 2024 at 16:30

TenderUpdate

19 Apr 2023 at 10:01

Tender

27 Mar 2023 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking legal accountancy services through an open tender process. The title of the procurement is "PROC 23 2079 Provision of Legal Accountancy Services" within the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period lasting 1080 days and the possibility of renewal. The location for delivery is at French St, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, G40 4EH. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This tender opportunity for legal accountancy services presents a chance for businesses specialising in legal advisory services to compete. The Scottish Police Authority is particularly looking for suppliers who can demonstrate financial stability and compliance with employment regulations. The tender requires submission through electronic means, with specific suitability and economic criteria set for the selection process. Businesses registered in the UK must provide valid Companies House registration, and economic standing will be evaluated based on a Credit Safe report. The submission deadline is set at 26th April 2023, with bid validity until 17th October 2023.

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Notice Title

PROC 23 2079 Provision of Legal Accountancy Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking services of a Legal Accountant an ongoing basis to independently review fee notes and itemised invoices received by the Authority / Police Scotland from Legal agents involved in relevant existing legal proceedings or new cases

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender (Non-FTS)

Renewal: Contract may be renewed at the end of the contract period (including extensions if activated)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006578-2024
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.boyce@scotland.pnn.police
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

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