Award

Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council, based in Dundee, UK, has completed the award process for a framework for the Provision of Legal Services. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract value is 500,000 GBP. The award was given to Anderson Strathern LLP and Brodies. The procurement aims to provide legal advice and representation mainly for fitness to practise panel investigations and other regulatory matters.

This tender opportunity for the Provision of Legal Services by the Scottish Social Services Council presents a chance for law firms and legal service providers to secure contracts. Businesses suited for this opportunity are those experienced in providing legal advice for regulatory functions, particularly in social protection. The framework contract, valued at 500,000 GBP, offers potential for growth in the legal services industry, with a focus on maintaining integrity and reducing conflicts of interest.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

A multi supplier ranked framework to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. 2 ranked suppliers reduces the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A multi supplier ranked framework to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Renewal: The SSSC may extend the framework agreement by one (1) x twelve (12) month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000698671
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2026

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
Procurement Team
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
2
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

BRODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN452626&idx=1
    29th June 2022 - Invitation to Tender - Provision of Legal Services
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452626
    Framework for the Provision of Legal Services - A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457695
    Framework for the Provision of Legal Services - A multi supplier ranked framework to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. 2 ranked suppliers reduces the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

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