Award

Legal Services Framework

SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 10:00

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Funding Council has completed a tender process for the provision of legal advice and support, focusing on the tertiary education sector in Scotland. The tender, titled "Legal Services Framework," falls under the services category and was awarded to Burness Paull LLP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with quality carrying 60% weightage in the award criteria. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh (UKM75), finalised the contract on 22nd December 2023.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for businesses qualified to provide legal services in Scotland, especially those with experience in the education sector. The active status of the current tender implies ongoing engagement possibilities for interested suppliers. Businesses aiming to capitalise on this opportunity should ensure compliance with the submission terms and selection criteria specified. The procurement process aligns with the legal basis of CELEX, indicating a strong legal framework guiding the contract award and execution.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice and support across a wide range of topics with particular relevance to the tertiary education sector in Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040d6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003157-2024
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
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance@sfc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313136500

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HD
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNESS PAULL

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