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Interim Legal Staff - Lawyer - 1

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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25 Oct 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of temporary legal staff under the Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Services. The contract, titled "Interim Legal Staff - Lawyer - 1," falls under the industry category of general public services and economic affairs and is classified with CPV code 79620000. The awarded contract is valued at £148,579.86, and it was signed on 28th May 2024. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage. The buyer for this contract is the Scottish Government, based in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, and the supplier awarded is Service Care Solutions Ltd, located in Preston.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide legal staffing solutions, particularly those offering temporary legal services. Such opportunities are ideal for organisations that can quickly deploy skilled legal staff to meet the urgent requirements of government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal recruitment and those with a flexible staffing model would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Moreover, being part of a government framework contract can enhance credibility, foster long-term relationships with public sector clients, and create pathways for future procurement opportunities. The option to extend the contract for an additional period of 11 months further underscores the potential for business growth and sustained engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Legal Staff - Lawyer - 1

Notice Description

Call-off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Services - Case 628016.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from Framework for Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Services.

Options: Option to extend for one period of 11 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781534
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,579 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.munro@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312440995

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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