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SPS-01964 Legal Services for SPS

PRISON SERVICE

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13 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Prison Service has awarded a contract for legal services under the Scottish Government Framework. The contract title is "SPS-01964 Legal Services for SPS" and involves providing services related to public order and safety. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £1,141,980 GBP. The contract was signed on 13th January 2023, with the contract term starting on 20th January 2023.

This tender for legal services by the Prison Service can create opportunities for law firms specialising in public order and safety matters. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in litigation, reparation, employment, and inquiries within the public sector would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a fixed term of 3 years, providing stability and growth potential for legal service providers focusing on the specified areas of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-01964 Legal Services for SPS

Notice Description

This Mini Competition was carried out under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (Multi-Lot) Reference SP-18-010 Lot 3 - Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Inquiries to provide Legal Services to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The Service Provider shall represent the SPS for work from two Directorates within SPS: the Corporate Services Human Resources Directorate ('CSHR') and the Legal Services Branch ('LSB') within the Chief Executive's Office.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Mini Competition was carried out under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (Multi-Lot) Reference SP-18-010 Lot 3 - Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Inquiries to provide Legal Services to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The Service Provider shall represent the SPS for work from two Directorates within SPS: the Corporate Services Human Resources Directorate ('CSHR') and the Legal Services Branch ('LSB') within the Chief Executive's Office. Work from CSHR includes: (a) Staff reparation work; and (b) All other matters relating to staff issues including, but not limited to, providing legal opinion regarding pensions, tax, benefits, Health & Safety, and undertaking the legal processes associated with claims against the Purchaser arising from incidents involving the SPS's staff. Work from the LSB includes: (a) Prisoner reparation work and general litigation (usually, although not limited to personal injury claims) which the Purchaser consider is appropriate to be dealt with externally; (b) Third party claims from visitors to prisons etc. for loss or damage to property or personal injury; and (c) Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs) with the exception of any particularly sensitive FAI which will, at the Purchaser's sole discretion, may be dealt with by SGLD. The contract term shall be a fixed term of 3 years commencing on 20th January 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719145
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,141,980 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Alan McConnach
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON STRATHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468611
    SPS-01964 Legal Services for SPS - This Mini Competition was carried out under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (Multi-Lot) Reference SP-18-010 Lot 3 - Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Inquiries to provide Legal Services to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The Service Provider shall represent the SPS for work from two Directorates within SPS: the Corporate Services Human Resources Directorate ('CSHR') and the Legal Services Branch ('LSB') within the Chief Executive's Office.

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