Award

Legal Services for Forth Valley College

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2024 at 12:36

TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2024 at 10:45

Tender

14 Mar 2024 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College has recently completed the procurement process for a range of legal services encompassing categories such as Commercial Business and Governance, and People and HR Matters, with the awards finalised in August 2024. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and covered by the GPA. The awarded contracts include involvement from notable firms such as Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP and Clyde & Co (Scotland) LLP. Key details include completion dates: 22nd August 2024 for Commercial Business and Governance, valued at £74,306.00, and 19th July 2024 for People and HR Matters, valued at £52,393.00. Both contracts aim to deliver comprehensive legal support, ensuring coverage across various legal fields including procurement law, intellectual property, employment dispute resolution, and more. The services will be delivered in the UKM region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those with expertise in commercial law, corporate governance, employment law, and estate management. Firms specializing in these areas can find growth by providing strategic legal advice and representation for Forth Valley College, which serves as an educational institution. The detailed and extensive scope of services required encompasses areas such as GDPR, competition law, and international law. Businesses that can demonstrate strong service delivery, robust contract management, information security, and value-added services are well-positioned to compete for ongoing and future procurement opportunities with the College.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Forth Valley College

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice and support services.

Lot Information

Property and Estates

The following technical expertise is required: Conveyancing Landlord and tenant law General estate management issues Planning law Major building projects Student accommodation Construction and Engineering Environmental law Property litigation and dispute resolution

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

People and HR Matters

The following technical expertise is required: Employment dispute resolution including tribunals Employment relations Employment contracts and policies UK Visas & Immigration matters Equality and diversity Organisational change Health and safety TUPE Pension law and advice Student support and regulatory matters Freedom of Information Fair Working Practices

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Commercial Business and Governance

The following technical expertise is required: Procurement and other contract law Debt collection Commercial corporate governance Joint ventures Banking, finance, insurance and taxation Company formation Corporate finance Bond Issuance, mergers and acquisitions Competition law Freedom of Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Intellectual Property Technology Law including Software Licensing Agreements Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Software Licensing Agreements Charity law Fundraising and sponsorship Constitutional and parliamentary issues (including bills, charters and statutes) Charity corporate governance Public International Law Law of the Sea International Criminal Law International Ventures International Humanitarian Law International Human Rights Law Refugee Law Private International Law Supranational Law

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027433-2024
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
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,699 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Ester Vasallo
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLYDE & CO (SCOTLAND

MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS

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