Award

Legal Services

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

15 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has recently completed a tender for legal services concerning corporate and operational matters related to its functions. This procurement process was initiated on 15 August 2019, culminating in an award on 12 December 2019. The tender was structured under an open procedure, inviting competition in the services category, specifically focusing on provision of legal advice. The procurement was set in Stirling, with a total budget of £500,000, and all submissions were due for consideration by 27 September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in environmental protection and public sector legal advisory services. Given the competitive nature of the bidding process, businesses that aim to grow in this sector should possess strong legal credentials, especially around compliance with the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. Bidders should also be prepared to demonstrate robust financial standing and evidence of prior relevant experience, making this an attractive opportunity for established firms in the legal landscape seeking to expand their practice in governmental and environmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal advice and advocacy services in respect of corporate and operational matters relating to SEPA functions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Legal advice and advocacy services in respect of corporate and operational matters relating to SEPA functions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Hilary Doody
Contact Email
hilary.doody@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRODIES

BURGES SALMON

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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