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AWARD Legal Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has awarded a contract titled "AWARD Legal Services" for the provision of external legal services, valued at £700,000. This procurement process, which followed an open procedure, has successfully concluded, with the award date recorded on 15th October 2020. The legal services are to be delivered in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, located within the Midlothian region of the UK. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was initiated within the framework for the provision of legal services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with a strong foothold in the educational sector or governmental advisory services. Businesses with experience in providing legal support, especially in public law or education-related matters, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The open procedure indicates a competitive landscape, inviting a diverse range of legal service providers to engage and potentially expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

AWARD Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397535
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 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 QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Justin Lilley
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452135208

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRODIES

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