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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Legal services - future of SWAN" is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated value of £217,925. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 12 March 2021. NSS is seeking qualified firms to provide professional legal and commercial advice for the development of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN), which serves the public sector in Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in Scots Law and experience working within public procurement frameworks. Businesses that specialize in legal services and commercial advice, especially those familiar with public sector projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the emphasis on fair work practices and community benefits highlights NSS's commitment to quality and ethical engagement, which could lead to additional long-term relationships for successful bidders within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal services - future of SWAN

Notice Description

Provision of legal services for the Future of Swan procurement project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("NSS") is the contracting authority for the Scottish Wide Area Network ("SWAN") which serves the public sector in Scotland. NSS has been instructed by the SWAN members to undertake a procurement for a framework agreement to replace the current SWAN (the "Project"). 2. NSS requires a high level of professional legal and commercial advice and support throughout the Project and optionally for the duration of the resulting framework. NSS requires to appoint appropriately experienced and qualified legal advisors (the "Firm") to act on its behalf, to provide pro-active advice on all the contractual and legal aspects of the Project and generally undertake all legal work required to facilitate successful completion of the Project, including those set out in more detail in the ITT.. Only a Firm which will use staff to provide the Legal Services who are appropriately qualified in Scots Law will be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443095
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
£217,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20215 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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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