Award

Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams," which falls under the services category within the general public services industry. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, having successfully selected Ashurst LLP as the supplier. The contract, valued at £60,000, was signed on 1st March 2020. The procurement activities took place in Edinburgh, with legal support aimed specifically at the operations of the Edinburgh Trams.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers specialising in public transport contracts and local government engagements, particularly those with experience in navigating public procurement processes. Businesses with a proven track record in providing legal support for municipal projects would be particularly well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future, helping to foster growth in their sector by leveraging the established relationships and knowledge required for ongoing public service contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams

Notice Description

Direct award (without competition) for legal support of the Edinburgh Trams operating contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of legal services for Edinburgh Trams with competition. The contractor have a longstanding relationship with the Council in its dealing with the Edinburgh Trams operating contract with a significant level of knowledge of the arrangements.. As approved via the Council's waiver process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411884
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
SME

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
brodie.smithers@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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