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Employment Law Advisory Service for the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND (CAS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) for the provision of an Employment Law Advisory Service for the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland. This project is classified under the 'services' category and has its delivery addresses in the UK. The tender was initiated through an open procurement method and is now complete, having successfully awarded the contract. The contract, which holds a value of £72,800, was signed on 29 June 2022, following a tender period that ended on 25 May 2022.

This contract presents a prime opportunity for qualified legal firms with expertise in employment law, as it entails providing advisory services alongside a legal expenses insurance policy. Firms operating in the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in employment law or with a background in advisory services, would find this tender exceptionally suitable. The contract's duration extends until July 2025, inviting continued engagement in a pivotal area of legal counsel that supports the Citizens Advice Network across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Employment Law Advisory Service for the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland

Notice Description

We are seeking tenders from suitably qualified professional firms to provide an employment law advisory service to the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland. The advisory service should also include a associated legal expenses insurance policy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Employment Law Advisory Service for the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland, for the period 6 July 2022 to 5 July 2025. Details are available within the document attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000691882
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452584
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2022 - 5 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND (CAS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vikki.shelton@cas.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315501077

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKNEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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