Award

Provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Tender

08 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Futures Trust Limited, based in Edinburgh, UK, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of legal services through a single supplier framework agreement. The tender, titled "Provision of Legal Services," was in the award stage and has been completed. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract, valued at £400,000 GBP, was signed on 21st February 2023.

This tender for legal services offers opportunities for businesses, particularly legal service providers or firms with expertise in delivering general legal advice. The contract has a duration of 4 years and requires adherence to Fair Work first principles as set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Businesses with a focus on the services sector and experience in legal advisory services would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

SFT wishes to award a single supplier framework agreement to appoint a legal adviser for a term of 4 years. The legal adviser is being appointed primarily to deliver the general legal advice that SFT and its subsidiary Scottish Futures Trust Investments Limited (SFTi) and any other associated entities require. While it is envisaged that specific advice for the projects and programmes falling under SFT's remit will be provided by other means, it is possible that from time to time such advice may also be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SFT wishes to award a single supplier framework agreement to appoint a legal adviser for a term of 4 years. The legal adviser is being appointed primarily to deliver the general legal advice that SFT and its subsidiary Scottish Futures Trust Investments Limited (SFTi) and any other associated entities require. While it is envisaged that specific advice for the projects and programmes falling under SFT's remit will be provided by other means, it is possible that from time to time such advice may also be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000715143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471918
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In 4 years following completion of the contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Michael McAdam
Contact Email
michael.mcadam@scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 1DF
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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