Award

Legal Services Framework

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Tender

09 Jun 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has awarded a multi-lot Legal Services Framework, which is primarily focused on general public services, with contracts expected to be utilised over the next four years. The maximum estimated value of the framework is £200,000, potentially rising to £300,000 for significant matters, based in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contracts associated with this framework were signed on 10th October 2017, following the completion of the tender process which was initiated with a call for submissions that closed on 12th July 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in information governance, debt recovery, corporate law, property law, and employment law. Bidders must be authorised by the Law Society of Scotland, demonstrating compliance with specific financial thresholds and insurance requirements. With a maximum of eight participants allowed in the framework, smaller and regional firms may find this an ideal landscape to establish themselves or expand their services within this lucrative public sector market.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

SPT has awarded a multi-lot frameworks for a variety of legal services on a call off basis for the next four years. The estimated maximum value of the Framework life is 200,000 GBP However SPT reserves the right to increase this to 300,000 GBP in order to accommodate major matters.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Information Governance

SPT has awarded this lot to a sole provider for the next four years. The estimated value of this lot is 50,000 GBP.

Renewal: SPT reserve to extend for up to 12 months

Lot 2 - Debt recovery

SPT has awarded this lot to a sole provider for the next four years. The estimated value of this lot is 50,000 GBP.

Renewal: this will need re-tendered one this framework expires in 2021

Lot 3 - General Corporate

SPT has awarded a multi-lot frameworks for a variety of legal services on a call off basis for the next four years to three providers. The estimated value of this lot is 50,000 GBP.

Renewal: this will need re-tendered one this framework expires in 2021

Lot 4 - General Property

SPT has awarded a multi-lot frameworks for a variety of legal services on a call off basis for the next four years to three providers. The estimated value of this lot is 50,000 GBP.

Renewal: this will need re-tendered one this framework expires in 2021

Lot 5 - Employment

SPT has awarded a multi-lot frameworks for a variety of legal services on a call off basis for the next four years to three providers. The estimated value of this lot is 50,000 GBP.

Renewal: this will need re-tendered one this framework expires in 2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000491657
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301487
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@spt.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413333738

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
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
TLM34 North Lanarkshire, TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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