Award

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Tender

04 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for a framework titled "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff." The procurement, conducted by the Scottish Government Legal Directorate, aimed to secure temporary legal staff services to address staffing gaps and unforeseen business needs. The awarded contracts were given to Service Care Solutions Ltd and FWA (Scotland) Ltd. The total contract value is £8,000,000 GBP, and the procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category. The procurement was carried out through a ranked solution with two suppliers placed.

This tender for the provision of temporary legal staff by the Scottish Government offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the legal staffing industry. SMEs that can supply quality legal staff services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process has awarded contracts worth a substantial amount, indicating a significant business opportunity. Businesses with experience in temporary staffing services and a track record of quality and competitive pricing are encouraged to consider bidding for this opportunity to collaborate with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff

Notice Description

The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has awarded two contracts with with an external service provider for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has awarded two contracts with with an external service provider for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission.. The contracts have been award awarded as follows: First ranked supplier : Service Care Solutions Second ranked supplier: FWA (Scotland) Ltd

Renewal: A 12 month option to extend will be included taking the total duration to 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489275
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
billy.lawson@gov.scot, ross.cameron@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FWA (SCOTLAND

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477843
    Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489275
    Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has awarded two contracts with with an external service provider for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission.

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