Tender

ITT for the provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

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Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services. This tender is classified under general public services and is specifically for the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage and follows an open procedure, welcoming written submissions. The deadline for submission is 17:00 on Friday, 15 November 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 3 February 2025 for a duration of one year, with an option to renew annually for an additional two years. The anticipated value of the contract is £35,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive general advice, advocacy, and training relevant to SPSO's remit. Businesses with a robust understanding of Data Protection and Access to Information legislation, and those capable of ensuring confidentiality as per the SPSO Act, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that meet the Living Wage standard and have appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance can leverage this opportunity to secure a foothold or expand their service offerings within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit, and to our role as an employer and lease-holder. Deadline for submission: 17:00 Friday 15 November 2024. Download the invitation to tender document for further information and how to apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Monday 3 February 2025 - be provided by a single supplier - meet the Living Wage standard. The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for legal services for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further two years. The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and Access to Information (ATI) legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act.

Renewal: An initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517649
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ask@spso.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 8003777330

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517649
    ITT for the provision of Legal Services - The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit, and to our role as an employer and lease-holder. Deadline for submission: 17:00 Friday 15 November 2024. Download the invitation to tender document for further information and how to apply.

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