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SFC Legal Tender Framework

SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Funding Council initiated an open tender for the "SFC Legal Tender Framework", which aims to secure legal services related to its funding of colleges and universities as well as its internal functions. The procurement process is currently active, with a total estimated value of £110,000. The tender period concluded on 31 October 2019, and the awarded contracts are expected to remain effective from 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2023. The buyer is located at Apex 2, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, UK, and caters to the education sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in education law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Businesses with experience in delivering legal services in the public sector, particularly those that can navigate the unique requirements of non-departmental public bodies like the Scottish Funding Council, would be well-suited to engage in this process. Additionally, there may be scope for firms willing to provide training and briefings on relevant legal matters, including GDPR and other regulatory obligations.

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Notice Title

SFC Legal Tender Framework

Notice Description

The successful firm will be expected to provide SFC with advice on a broad range of legal matters. These will include advice relating to: - The functions and duties of SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners. - Its internal functions and responsibilities, including as an employer.

Lot Information

Legal Assistance for SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners.

Legal Assistance for SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners.

Legal Assistance for internal functions and responsibilities, including SFC acting as an employer

Legal Assistance for internal functions and responsibilities, including SFC acting as an employer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598142
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376348
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Jude Thomson
Contact Email
jthomson@sfc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313136500

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HD
Post Town
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 West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNESS PAULL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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