Award

Award of Provision of a Legal Advisor for the Glasgow Office Project

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

28 May 2024 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of a Legal Advisor for the Glasgow Office Project. This tender was part of a mini competition under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Legal Services. The contract was signed on 5th October 2024, with Harper Macleod LLP being the successful supplier.

This opportunity within the services category can benefit legal service providers with expertise in major infrastructure and commercial projects. Businesses that can navigate complex legal requirements and provide tailored advice for property development projects would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, initiated this tender process, setting a deadline for bids leading to the contract award.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of a Legal Advisor for the Glasgow Office Project

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has identified a requirement for professional legal services to support the project team for the acquisition of a new Glasgow Office. This involves the acquisition of a new c.200,000 sq. ft. (18,500 sq. m.) commercial property development in Glasgow. The legal advice will be required in a number of areas as detailed in section 3 - Scope / Statement of Requirement. This opportunity is offered via a mini competition under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (ref: SP-22-011) Lot 4 - major infrastructure and commercial projects (and related litigation).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761158
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FERGUSLIE PARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Economic Development, Estates, Head of Operations, Highland and Islands Conservancy, Procurement, Procurement Services Division, Woodland Creation Forester
Contact Email
karen.wilks@forestry.gov.scot, michael.brydon@gov.scot, mmuirhead@clacks.gov.uk, procurement.central@forestryandland.gov.scot, richard.horbury@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1312443619, +44 1316246374, +44 1418874053, +44 1620827827, +44 3000676000, +443000676950, +443001234510

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3DS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES

CCG (SCOTLAND

DFFC

ENABLE SCOTLAND

HARPER MACLEOD

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

KOMPAN

LOWMAC ALLOYS

MEDIACOM

PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY

POSITIVE QUALITIES

PROLUDIC

TRIAGE CENTRAL

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WELLSIDE RESEARCH

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