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Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners

South Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the provision of legal services, titled "Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners." The Council, located at Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, wants to establish a framework agreement lasting three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The tender is set to include three lots, with key deadlines having passed, including the bid closing date on 25th January 2019 and the award period commencing the same day. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it falls within the services category, focusing specifically on areas such as commercial and other legal work, complex litigation, and financial guardianship.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in public sector work. Businesses well-suited to compete should have expertise in areas like commercial conveyancing, litigation, procurement, and planning law. The framework allows bidders to apply for one or more of the lots, creating multiple avenues for partnership with a significant local authority. With the demand for specialized legal services in local governance, potential suppliers can leverage this opportunity to grow their business and enhance their visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have an on-going requirement to outsource some legal services. The Council has an in-house legal team which will provide the vast majority of legal services, however a requirement exists to outsource work where; 1. The Council is in law unable to carry out the work itself e.g. Financial Guardians, 2. Work of a more specialised nature requiring specific levels of necessary experience is required, 3. Due to levels of high demand, the in-house team lack capacity at the relevant time. . To allow for maximum flexibility, it is proposed that Framework be offered to the market for 3 years with a possible extension of 24 months. The Framework will be split into 3 Lots; with 1 bidder awarded to each of Lots 1 and 2, and maximum 4 bidders awarded to Lot 3. . Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.

Lot Information

Edinburgh Agent and Complex or High Value Litigation Work

The Council are seeking to appoint one legal provider who will act as Edinburgh agent for the Council and provide advice and assistance in complex or high value litigation related work. This can involve but is not restricted to: Lodging of Caveats; Judicial Review; Court of Session actions; Arbitration & Adjudication; Sheriff Court actions.

Renewal: Optional extension for 24 months.

Financial Guardianship and Intervention Orders

The Council are seeking to appoint a maximum of four legal firms who can demonstrate experience in the following areas: Acting as a Financial Guardian and acting as a Financial Intervener, both in terms of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

Renewal: Optional extension for 24 months.

Commercial and Other Work

The Council are seeking to appoint one legal provider who is able to deliver a range of advice and assistance on matters within the remit of local authorities (excluding that in Lot 2). This is anticipated to be mainly in relation but not restricted to: Commercial Conveyancing; Commercial Contract; Procurement; Planning & Environmental. Excluding Employment law which is the subject of a separate agreement. . The council are also looking for the successful tenderer to be willing to provide training to Council staff in relation to the areas of work in this Lot.

Renewal: Optional extension for 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565027
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350159
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
SME

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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20197 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
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Burness Paull LLP

Ledingham Chalmers LLP

Mitchells Roberton

MorisonsLLP

TC Young Solicitors

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340738
    Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners - South Lanarkshire Council have an on-going requirement to outsource some legal services. The Council has an in-house legal team which will provide the vast majority of legal services, however a requirement exists to outsource work where; 1. The Council is in law unable to carry out the work itself e.g. Financial Guardians, 2. Work of a more specialised nature requiring specific levels of necessary experience is required, 3. Due to levels of high demand, the in-house team lack capacity at the relevant time. . To allow for maximum flexibility, it is proposed that Framework be offered to the market for 3 years with a possible extension of 24 months. The Framework will be split into 3 Lots; with 1 bidder awarded to each of Lots 1 and 2, and maximum 4 bidders awarded to Lot 3. . Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350159
    Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners - South Lanarkshire Council have an on-going requirement to outsource some legal services. The Council has an in-house legal team which will provide the vast majority of legal services, however a requirement exists to outsource work where; 1. The Council is in law unable to carry out the work itself e.g. Financial Guardians, 2. Work of a more specialised nature requiring specific levels of necessary experience is required, 3. Due to levels of high demand, the in-house team lack capacity at the relevant time. . To allow for maximum flexibility, it is proposed that Framework be offered to the market for 3 years with a possible extension of 24 months. The Framework will be split into 3 Lots; with 1 bidder awarded to each of Lots 1 and 2, and maximum 4 bidders awarded to Lot 3. . Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.

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