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17 Nov 2016 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buyer, with the tender titled "Award of PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO SCOTTISH MINISTERS: SCOTLAND'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME." This falls under the services industry category, specifically legal services. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, following a bidding period that commenced on 21 November 2016 and concluded on 20 March 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £335,750, has been signed as of 7 November 2016. The location relevant to this tender is Scotland, and it pertains to providing legal support for the SEEP Equity Loans scheme aimed at enhancing energy efficiency outcomes.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for legal firms specialising in services such as general legal support and specialist legal assistance, particularly those with experience in government contracts and energy efficiency programmes. Firms that can demonstrate a capability in managing conflicts of interest and liaising effectively with public sector bodies will be particularly well-suited to compete. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and contribute to significant social impact initiatives like energy efficiency improvements.

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Notice Title

Award of PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO SCOTTISH MINISTERS: SCOTLAND'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMM...

Notice Description

Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme's Equity Loans Scheme (SEEP Equity Loans) provides Equity Loans of up to PS40,000 towards the capital cost of installing eligible energy efficiency measures and essential repairs for owner occupiers and smaller private sector landlords. In this pilot, eligible homeowners (including private landlords) are able to borrow from the Scottish Government for works and repay at sale or transfer ownership. The scheme seeks to encourage take-up of energy efficiency measures by also providing finance for a range of repairs to the dwelling.The Scottish Ministers ('The Purchaser') requires a legal Service Provider to support the scheme. A form of Standard Security requires development for the equity loans, and solicitors are necessary to act on behalf of Scottish Government in recording the security and carrying out associated legal work on each loan. The Service Provider will liaise with EST who will be administering the equity loan scheme on behalf of the Scottish Government. Please note that a Conflict of Interest Service Provider is necessary and shall be appointed also.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000464563
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264004
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 201610 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Forestry Commission

Link Group

NHS Grampian

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Social Services Council

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Dundee

Williamsburgh Housing Association

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Anderson Strathern LLP

Azzurro Ltd

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

Cactus ID

Certas Energy UK Limited t/a Scottish Fuels

General Window Cleaning Company

Graham Scotland

Gresham Office Furniture

HJBS Ltd

Langstane Press Ltd

Lloyd Ltd

MacLay Civil Engineering Ltd

Mears Limited

Phoenix Software

Rocket Exhibitions & Events Ltd

Rosenbauer UK Ltd

Wicksteed Leisure Ltd

north forestry ltd

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