Award

Actuarial Services

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is seeking to procure Actuarial Services through an open tender process. This procurement, categorised under services with a focus on legal aid, is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender period has concluded, with bids accepted until 25 March 2020, and the contract has been awarded to Buck Consultants Limited, marking the procurement stage as complete. The signed contract dates back to 22 April 2020, underlining a commitment to ongoing service delivery over a potential period of 1080 days.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in actuarial services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) which successfully bid alongside other competitors. Companies involved in financial assessments, risk management, and statistical analysis would find this contract relevant, enabling them to engage with a significant public sector client committed to ongoing support and potential extensions. Those looking to grow their footprint in the public procurement space may find participation in such tenders beneficial for expanding their networks and portfolio.

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Notice Title

Actuarial Services

Notice Description

Provision of Actuarial Services to Scottish Legal Aid Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Actuarial Services

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two 12 month periods subject to requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420016
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66519600 - Actuarial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 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 LEGAL AID BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
allanhe@slab.org.uk, hardieki@slab.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312402020

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
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

BUCK CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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