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Legal Services Framework Agreement

Audit Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Legal Services Framework Agreement" is managed by Audit Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls under the services category within the legal industry, and is currently active within the open procedure of a framework agreement. The tender process is in the award stage, as of its completion date of 4 April 2018, with a contract value of £120,000. The submission deadline for participating vendors was 14 February 2018, and the scope of service covers various legal needs, particularly focusing on areas such as employment law and general legal advice pertinent to public sector operations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for law firms that specialise in public sector legal services. Businesses with expertise in employment law, property matters, and compliance with public regulations would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the framework agreement format, successful bidders may benefit from an extended relationship with Audit Scotland, enabling businesses to secure ongoing work beyond a single contract and potentially enhance their profiles within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of legal services

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for experienced law firms of high standing to provide a cost effective, timely and high quality advice and service in the following areas (in order of most frequent use): Employment Law As an employer of around 250 staff, Audit Scotland often requires legal advice and assistance in relation to employment law and matters such as contracts, absence management, discipline, grievance, etc. and including representation at Employment Tribunals if necessary. Advice and Opinion work Advice and Opinions may be sought by auditors or those working in Performance and Best Value Audit on a wide range of issues affecting the powers and activities of audited bodies. On occasions auditors may wish simply to talk through issues informally with a legal adviser. On other occasions a formal Opinion may be sought. Such Opinions will be relied upon in public reports either to the Accounts Commission or the Scottish Parliament. Property All Audit Scotland's offices are held on leases of varying length. Issues concerning rights and responsibilities of landlords, rent reviews and associated matters arise from time to time. At termination of tenancies there is a need for renewal or relocation. General advice General advice is often sought on the interpretation and application of Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Whistleblowing and other general legislation applicable to Scottish public authorities. Representation It is possible for the work of Audit Scotland to be subject to legal challenge. Although this has not happened in recent years, the work of the Accounts Commission gave rise to a number of significant Court of Session actions in the 1980s and early 1990s. It is possible that such cases may arise in future and appropriate representation will need to be provided or arranged.

Renewal: New tender at end of contract term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000526778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315791
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Three years (2021)

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Audit Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Anderson Strathern LLP

Brodies

Burness Paull LLP

bto solicitors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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