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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service) seeking legal services through an open tendering procedure. The tender, titled "Legal Services," is designated for the services industry and is located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (UKM64). The tender period concluded on 15 June 2022, with the award period commencing on 17 June 2022. The contract was awarded on 1 July 2022, with a value of £35,000 for various legal services, including corporate governance, employment law, and intellectual property rights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media law, corporate governance, human resources, and property leasing. Firms that can demonstrate expertise and capacity in delivering comprehensive legal advice tailored to the needs of a media organisation like MG ALBA will be well-suited to compete for future contracts. The potential for engagement in multiple areas of legal services may foster business growth and develop long-term professional relationships with public sector clients.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 1) General Media Law and IPR as they relate to contracts for the acquisition of television programmes and other media content Advice on programme purchase agreements; licences; inter party agreements in co-funds and/or co-productions; development agreements; sports rights agreements; music rights; writer's agreements; social media related content; websites and social media platforms; trademarks and copyright matters. 2) Corporate Governance and Compliance Advice on procurement, conflicts of interest, data protection and privacy, company policy formulation etc 3) HR / Employment Advice on employment law, employer's obligations, TUPE, staffing issues and disputes 4) Property and Leasing Advice on property leases and obligations arising therefrom, both as lead tenant and as lessor to campus tenants 5) Litigation Advice in relation to any actual litigation or litigation risk

Lot Information

General Media Law and IPR

MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 1) General Media Law and IPR as they relate to contracts for the acquisition of television programmes and other media content Advice on programme purchase agreements; licences; inter party agreements in co-funds and/or co-productions; development agreements; sports rights agreements; music rights; writer's agreements; social media related content; websites and social media platforms; trademarks and copyright matters.

Renewal: The contract(s) will be for an initial period of two years starting 1 July 2022 with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, to be reviewed annually.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 2) Corporate Governance and Compliance Advice on procurement, conflicts of interest, data protection and privacy, company policy formulation etc

Renewal: The contract(s) will be for an initial period of two years starting 1 July 2022 with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, to be reviewed annually.

HR / Employment

MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 3) HR / Employment Advice on employment law, employer's obligations, TUPE, staffing issues and disputes

Renewal: The contract(s) will be for an initial period of two years starting 1 July 2022 with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, to be reviewed annually.

Property and Leasing

MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 4) Property and Leasing Advice on property leases and obligations arising therefrom, both as lead tenant and as lessor to campus tenants

Renewal: The contract(s) will be for an initial period of two years starting 1 July 2022 with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, to be reviewed annually.

Litigation

MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 5) Litigation Advice in relation to any actual litigation or litigation risk

Renewal: The contract(s) will be for an initial period of two years starting 1 July 2022 with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12-month periods, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454245
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
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20224 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
Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Postcode Area
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Anderson Strathern LLP

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450310
    Legal Services - MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 1) General Media Law and IPR as they relate to contracts for the acquisition of television programmes and other media content Advice on programme purchase agreements; licences; inter party agreements in co-funds and/or co-productions; development agreements; sports rights agreements; music rights; writer's agreements; social media related content; websites and social media platforms; trademarks and copyright matters. 2) Corporate Governance and Compliance Advice on procurement, conflicts of interest, data protection and privacy, company policy formulation etc 3) HR / Employment Advice on employment law, employer's obligations, TUPE, staffing issues and disputes 4) Property and Leasing Advice on property leases and obligations arising therefrom, both as lead tenant and as lessor to campus tenants 5) Litigation Advice in relation to any actual litigation or litigation risk
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454245
    Legal Services - MG ALBA wishes to engage the services of one or more providers of legal services. The volume and frequency of service provision will depend on need and circumstances. MG ALBA does not guarantee a minumum level of service provision. The services sought include: 1) General Media Law and IPR as they relate to contracts for the acquisition of television programmes and other media content Advice on programme purchase agreements; licences; inter party agreements in co-funds and/or co-productions; development agreements; sports rights agreements; music rights; writer's agreements; social media related content; websites and social media platforms; trademarks and copyright matters. 2) Corporate Governance and Compliance Advice on procurement, conflicts of interest, data protection and privacy, company policy formulation etc 3) HR / Employment Advice on employment law, employer's obligations, TUPE, staffing issues and disputes 4) Property and Leasing Advice on property leases and obligations arising therefrom, both as lead tenant and as lessor to campus tenants 5) Litigation Advice in relation to any actual litigation or litigation risk

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