Tender

Invitation to Tender for Legal Support Services

THE WISE GROUP

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Tender

22 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Wise Group, located in Glasgow, is currently seeking submissions for their tender titled "Invitation to Tender for Legal Support Services." This procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure method. The tender period is active until 6th May 2020, with bid opening scheduled for 7th May 2020. The procurement encompasses both general legal support and employment law support services, with a contract duration of up to three years, including extension options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, legal consultants, and other specialised service providers interested in expanding their clientele within the public sector. Given that The Wise Group operates as a social enterprise and registered charity, businesses with experience in providing legal services to similar organisations or in public sector environments, particularly within employment law and contract review, would find this tender particularly suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Legal Support Services

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of: (i) general legal support and contract review services; and (ii) employment law support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Wise Group is seeking to procure a provider of: (i) General legal support and contract review services - for an initial nine (9) month period, with the option to be extended by The Wise Group for an additional period; and (ii) Employment law support services - for an initial one (1) year period commencing on 1 July 2020 until 30 June 2021 (inclusive), with the option to be extended by The Wise Group for two additional one (1) year periods spanning 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 (inclusive) and 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 (inclusive) respectively.

Renewal: - General legal support and contract review services: for an initial nine (9) month period; and - Employment law support services: for an initial one (1) year period commencing on 1 July 2020 until 30 June 2021 (inclusive), with the option to be extended by The Wise Group for two additional one (1) year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620327
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385660
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WISE GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thewisegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413033131

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 5DW
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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