Award

Legal Services Framework

SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Funding Council, based in Edinburgh, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services under the title "Legal Services Framework" to Burness Paull LLP. This contract falls under the industry category of education and involves the procurement of services through an open procedure. The tender process was initiated on 19th October 2023, with a tender period closing on 21st November 2023.

This tender for legal services presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the legal sector, to compete for providing legal advice and support tailored to the tertiary education sector in Scotland. Suppliers registered and qualified to provide legal services in Scotland are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, highlighting the potential for growth and collaboration within the education industry in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice and support across a wide range of topics with particular relevance to the tertiary education sector in Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497557
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance@sfc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313136500

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HD
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNESS PAULL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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