This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2021 at 01:00

Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, seeking to secure a contract for legal services under the title "Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work." This open tender process encompasses various legal services required by the council's Legal Services department. The tender, initiated on 16 March 2021, had a submission deadline of 19 April 2021, with a total contract value of £920,000. The process categorised under services is designed to ensure best value for the public authority.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in commercial law, civil litigation, and various forms of contractual and compliance advice. The successful bidder would also need to meet specific criteria relating to insurance and financial stability, which further emphasises the need for experienced providers in the legal sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant business growth, particularly for firms based in or able to service the Fife area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work

Notice Description

Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services.

Lot Information

Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services

Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of support, advice, and representation: general legal services, as required, to the Council's Legal Services.

Renewal: The framework period is for a three years period with the option to extend a further 12 months, dependant on the performance of the contractor and the Council's requirements.

Provision of Support, Advice and Representation: Court of Session Work

Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of support, advice, and representation: Court of Session Work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services

Renewal: The framework period is for a three years period with the option to extend a further 12 months, dependant on the performance of the contractor and the Council's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£926,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 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
Fife Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harper Macleod LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409553
    Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work - Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421142
    Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work - Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services.

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