Planning

Legal Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

10 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for Legal Services, aimed at establishing a framework to support the Scottish Central Government sector. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £10 million. The upcoming procurement will allow potential suppliers to present their views on the strategy, which is due for completion by 31 July 2019. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting input via an online questionnaire is 3 August 2018. All communications will be conducted from their office located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services such as contract law, debt recovery, and commercial law. Firms with expertise in various legal areas, including litigation and property law, are well-suited to compete for the upcoming contracts, which aim to cover a diverse range of legal needs within the public sector. Participating in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships with the Scottish Government, thereby facilitating business growth and a stronger presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of Legal Services to the Scottish Central Government sector.

Lot Information

Contract, Commercial and Corporate Law

Lot 1 Contract, Commercial and Corporate Law is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.

Debt Recovery

Lot 2 Debt Recovery is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.

Litigation, Reparation, Employment & Inquiries

Lot 3 Litigation, Reparation, Employment & Inquiries is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.

Major Projects

Lot 4 Major Projects is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.

Propery and Related Matters

Lot 5 Property and Related Matters is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.

One Stop Shop

Lot 6 One Stop Shop is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549324
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325082
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Margaret Anne McKeown
Contact Email
margaretann.mckeown@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420111

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland

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

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