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18 Jan 2017 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process for the provision of legal services related to the Infrastructure Action Plan and the R100 Programme. The tender, titled "Award of PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO SCOTTISH MINISTERS," was initiated on 18th January 2017 and is set to conclude on 22nd January 2019. This contract is categorised under 'services' and specifically focuses on specialist legal support, particularly for broadband infrastructure procurement. Potential suppliers should note that the successful bid has been awarded to DWF LLP, with a total contract value of £350,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in legal services, especially those with expertise in public procurement processes for large infrastructure projects and broadband integration. Firms that provide advisory services relating to legal ICT, broadband state aid, and contract negotiation will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The scope of this tender underscores the growing demand for specialised legal advice within the context of governmental infrastructure initiatives, paving the way for businesses aimed at supporting public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Award of PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO SCOTTISH MINISTERS - INFRASTRUCTURE ACTION PLAN & R100 SU...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government requires the provision of legal advice across all the projects and programmes for which the IAPPB is responsible, including those which may be added to its remit as a result of the Digital Strategy refresh.The Service Provider must possess demonstrable advisory expertise in all of the following areas, particularly within the context of projects for the procurement of or investment in broadband infrastructure and/or electronic communications:* Legal ICT expertise, including broadband infrastructure;* Broadband State Aid;* Public procurement processes for large infrastructure projects;* Procurement Strategy Development for bespoke infrastructure projects;* Contract drafting and negotiation;* Proven track record of achieving results within timeframes and in line with programme objectives;* Understanding of the Infrastructure Action Plan and the context of the R100 Programme;* Understanding of the relevant regulatory environment; and* Market knowledge and supplier intelligence in the electronic communications sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000468920
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269876
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20179 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

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Edinburgh College

Forestry Commission

Forth Valley College

Lothian Health Board (hereafter referred to as the "Authority")

Moray Council

NHS Education for Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Aberdeen

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Allstar Business Solutions Ltd

Arch Henderson LLP

B. McLaren t/a BTM Services

DWF LLP (formerly Biggart Baillie)

ECG Building Maintenance Ltd (T/A) ECG Facilities Services

Envair Limited

G4S Cash Services (UK) Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Idox Software Ltd

M R Rodger & Partners

Morris & Spottiswood

PACEMAKER CLEANING SERVICES Ltd

Parity Professionals

Phoenix Software

Probrand

Probrand Ltd

RA Laird contractors

Speakeasy Productions

Specialist Computer Centres

The Dental Directory

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd.

Urbis Schreder Limited

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