Award

Consultancy on Solicitor Contact Line

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is seeking consultancy services titled "Consultancy on Solicitor Contact Line" to enhance their future operational arrangements in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement is currently at the award stage, having been completed, with the contract awarded to Working Time Solutions Limited. The open tender was initiated on 18 August 2017, with bids accepted until 4 September 2017. The primary focus is on the legal aid services industry, particularly the development of strategies for enhanced solicitor contact arrangements in line with legislative changes.

This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in legal aid and operational planning. Companies with expertise in workforce management and software solutions for rota and shift management would be particularly well-suited to compete, helping to shape the future of solicitor contact processes for the Scottish Legal Aid Board. The procurement method was open, allowing for a competitive bidding process that included both small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy on Solicitor Contact Line

Notice Description

Experienced professional support is required to develop options for future Solicitor Contact Line working arrangements based on an understanding of planned legislative changes, the existing business and future requirements. This will include support to develop and deliver revised rota, shift working and call out arrangements with the possibility of introducing rota/shift management software. This work must be based on a clear understanding of our Corporate and Business Plans and HR Strategies and Policies

Lot Information

Lot 1

Experienced professional support is required to develop options for future Solicitor Contact Line working arrangements based on an understanding of planned legislative changes, the existing business and future requirements. This will include support to develop and deliver revised rota, shift working and call out arrangements with the possibility of introducing rota/shift management software. This work must be based on a clear understanding of our Corporate and Business Plans and HR Strategies and Policies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000508475
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING TIME SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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