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Award of Legal Services - Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions

SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION

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Award

21 May 2020 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions. This tender process commenced on 1 June 2020 and will run until 31 May 2024, targeting the services industry specifically in the legal sector. The contract, valued at £580,000, was awarded to Anderson Strathern LLP, with Harper Macleod LLP designated as the reserve supplier. The procurement method employed was through the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services, particularly under Lot 3 focusing on litigation and employment law.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for law firms with expertise in litigation, reparation, and employment law, especially those based in Scotland who can deliver community benefits as part of their service. Companies that excel in providing legal assistance and have experience handling public sector contracts will find this tender particularly suitable for growth. The dual nature of the award also presents an opportunity for firms to engage as a reserve supplier, ensuring ongoing involvement in the contract should any conflicts or issues arise with the primary supplier.

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Notice Title

Award of Legal Services - Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions

Notice Description

Award of the following requirement which includes a contract awarded to the 2nd ranked Supplier as Reserve Supplier. The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) is utilising the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (Multi-Lot)Ref SP-18-010: Lot 3 - Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Enquiries and hereby invite you to tender for the requirement for legal assistance in connection with the Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions and Employment Law, as detailed in the attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610084
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386859
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

LINTHOUSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
Administration, Asset Management, Finance, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Transport Planning
Contact Email
helen.mora@scra.gov.uk, ian.waugh@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131 244 3435, +44 1312448674, +44 1382386811, +44 1414454418, +44 1738475000, +44 1896893000, +44 3000676700

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3TE
Post Town
Galashiels
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

FLOWER PLACE SMITHY

GATENBYSANDERSON

HARPER MACLEOD

HARVEY NASH

JACOBS

REFEYN

TNC ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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