Tender

ITT for the provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

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Tender

31 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman is currently initiating a tender process for the provision of legal services, with the submission deadline set for 27th April 2021. Located in Edinburgh, this opportunity falls under the category of general public services and has an estimated value of £12,000. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to submit tenders. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2021, with an initial duration of twelve months and the possibility of annual renewals for another two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in public law and advocacy. Businesses well-versed in the Living Wage standards and with a commitment to sustainability will be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Those able to demonstrate professional indemnity and public liability insurance coverage, as well as compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, will also have a strong advantage in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

ITT for the provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). 4. The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit and our role as an employer and lease-holder.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Tuesday 1 June 2021 - be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and Access to Information (ATI) legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act. The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit and our role as an employer and lease-holder.

Renewal: An initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410831
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ask@spso.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 8003777330

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410831
    ITT for the provision of Legal Services - The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). 4. The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit and our role as an employer and lease-holder.

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