Award

Legal Services

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is seeking comprehensive legal services through an open tender process. The tender, titled "Legal Services," is focused on providing support for its general business operations across Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 17 November 2017, with the awarded contract valued at £164,000. Key details include the delivery location which encompasses all of Scotland and a clear requirement for electronic submission of proposals by the deadline, which was set for 27 September 2017.

This tender creates significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and familiarity with the specific legal requirements relevant to tourism and marketing industries. Businesses that possess the necessary qualifications and are capable of providing high-quality legal counsel would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, aligning with the public law objectives of VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland has appointed a provider of comprehensive legal services to cover all aspects of its general business

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has appointed a provider of a comprehensive legal service to cover all aspects of its general business

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000510824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LLP (FORMERLY BIGGART BAILLIE

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