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Provision of Legal Accounting Services

Scottish Police Authority

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19 Dec 2024 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of Legal Accounting Services. This procurement, classified under Financial Auditing Services (CPV 79212100), is set in the services industry category and is targeted for the UKM region. The key focus will be on an independent review of fee notes and itemised invoices related to legal proceedings involving Police Scotland officers. The deadline for submission is 24 January 2025, with the contract period starting the same day. This procurement is in the Tender stage, utilising an open procedure, and the contract value is estimated at £240,000, with the possibility of extending up to two additional years at the discretion of the Authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements and compliance with UK regulations. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive invoice reviews and ensuring the fair pricing of legal services would be well-suited for this contract. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate substantial experience, comply with insurance requirements, and hold a valid Companies House registration. The procurement process includes stringent criteria to ensure quality, financial robustness, and technical capability, ultimately supporting the growth of businesses that can deliver these specialised services effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Accounting Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking services of a Legal Accountant on 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. The appointed Contractor will be required to carry out a review of invoices to ensure the Authority for Police Scotland and themselves are paying a fair and reasonable amount for services to the relevant officers/ staff which are in line with agreed industry rates. Police Scotland Officers, in certain circumstances, may receive financial support for legal fees and legal expenses if legal proceedings are initiated against them. If officers have acted in good faith to execute their lawful duties, they may apply for such funding via the Scottish Police Federation. This covers:- - Applications in connection with criminal proceedings taken against a police officer for matters alleged to have occurred in the execution of the officer's duty; - Civil proceedings taken against an officer arising out of some matter said to have occurred in the execution of the officer's duty; and - A Fatal Accident Inquiry into a death which is in some way connected with the officer's execution of their duty. - Any other proceedings where officers may require legal advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure - Please see ITT docs for full details

Renewal: The duration of the contract shall be for one (1) year with the option to extend the contract for a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months in duration, to be taken at the sole discretion of the Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040966-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Further Information

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