Award

Legal Services in Relation to Regulatory Law

SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has initiated a tender for "Legal Services in Relation to Regulatory Law," primarily focused on social protection. Located in Dundee, Scotland, this procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having commenced on 19 July 2021, with the contract completion date set for 31 March 2022. The open procedure was used for this contract valued at £80,000, which includes an option for extension if the investigation cases remain unresolved. Bids for this tender closed on 6 July 2021, with four entities participating in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, especially those with a focus on regulatory law and public sector representation. Businesses that specialise in legal services and have experience dealing with fitness-to-practise cases or related areas would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. The SSSC values partnerships that can facilitate thorough investigations, making this a compelling contract for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Legal Services in Relation to Regulatory Law

Notice Description

The SSSC has appointed a supplier to facilitate the conclusion of the investigation of 4 fitness to practise cases and, if necessary, present these cases to a fitness to practise panel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SSSC has appointed a supplier to facilitate the conclusion of the investigation of 4 fitness to practise cases and, if necessary, present these cases to a fitness to practise panel.. n/a

Renewal: option to extend should the services not be completed within the initial time frame

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657981
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

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

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20214 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
SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207101

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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