Tender

Non-Government Bill Drafting

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Tender

24 May 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking to establish a framework of Panel Members to provide non-government bill drafting services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 4th June 2021. The framework will be conducted through an open procedure and is classified under the services category. Proposals can be submitted electronically, and the anticipated duration of the contracts awarded will be up to 1800 days. The work is to be carried out at the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh or remotely.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms, professional drafting services, and consultancy businesses that specialise in legislative processes and public policy. Companies with strong financial standings and relevant experience in drafting legislation are encouraged to participate. With the framework agreement set to span the entirety of Session 6 of the Scottish Parliament, participants can expect a continued stream of work, enhancing business growth and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Non-Government Bill Drafting

Notice Description

The SPCB requires a framework of Panel Members to provide non-government bill drafting services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a panel of drafters for the provision of non-government Bill drafting services and wishes to engage with members of that panel under a Framework Agreement. Under the Framework agreement, the SPCB will enter into individual Call-off Contracts with Panel Member for each individual Bill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416204
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.marshall@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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