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Legal Services Framework Agreement

Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC)

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26 Mar 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is currently seeking proposals for a Legal Services Framework Agreement, focused on procuring up to three legal firms to provide a comprehensive range of legal services. This tender, active as of 26 March 2018, falls under the services industry category with a procurement value of £450,000, and submissions must be made by 27 April 2018. The procurement process follows a selective method, specifically using a restricted procedure, with the delivery location centred in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in public law, regulatory compliance, and litigation services. Firms that demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness, alongside a strong quality assurance process, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Companies with expertise in handling appeals, drafting legal documents, and providing general legal advice will find this opportunity aligns closely with their capabilities, especially those located in or able to operate efficiently within Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) wishes to appoint up to 3 legal firms to operate under a Framework Agreement for the provision of cost effective, responsive, flexible and high quality legal services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Litigation The SLCC are looking for a full legal service, although, the main areas for legal support (but not limited to) are in relation to appeals against determinations and, in the rare case of judicial review of decisions. This will include, pre-litigation advice in relation to prospects and legal process, drafting of submissions and advocacy as well as the instruction of Counsel or solicitor advocates as necessary (we require firms to be able to offer both options). The provision of opinions in relation to appeals, the eligibility and handling of complaints, time bar, and merit of complaints are also matters requiring legal advice. Geographical cost efficiency On account that jurisdiction for disputed matters sits with the inner house of the Court of Session and since the SLCC have only a single office in Edinburgh, a responsive litigation service within Edinburgh is sought to maximise cost efficiency and to restrict travel, expenses or meeting costs being incurred by the SLCC. The SLCC Providers will require to advise and assist the SLCC in proportionately managing risk by advising on the SLCC's regulatory and statutory powers and functions as well as its governance arrangements. General legal advice in relation to the interpretation and application of the Legal Profession and Legal (Aid) (Scotland) Act 2007, the Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 and an advisory role in relation to relevant policy matters such as the complaints levy and function of the SLCC is also required. The regulation of legal services in Scotland is currently under review, and input may be required to assist new rule drafting or to comment on draft Regulations or Bills. General Legal Advice Access to a full service legal including, but not limited to, employment law, property law and leasing, debt recovery, court rules, data protection, GDPR, FOI, law firm or partnership administration and adhoc general legal updates will be required. On occasion expert advice on specialist legal issues may be sought. From time to time advice is needed on areas of law leading to complaints, to assist assessment of a transaction underlying a service complaint to the SLCC. Common areas are residential conveyancing, civil litigation, criminal, family, trust and executry. Training and Development The Firms appointed will also be required to provide training and development opportunities for the SLCC. Service Delivery The SLCC is an organisation which requires fast access to advisors for clear, accurate and unambiguous legal advice which also consider risk, proportionality of response, and reputation. SLCC are seeking access to an advisory helpline and are looking for legal providers who have the ability to discuss legal and policy matters informally as well as be able to provide urgent advice or formal written opinions in clear, succinct English without jargon. Further information is available in Additional Documents, Annex A Information and Specification

Renewal: At end of contract (2021)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000536003
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314635
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2018 - 1 Oct 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
3 years (2021)

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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