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Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council

East Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The latest contracting process facilitated by East Renfrewshire Council, in collaboration with Renfrewshire Council, focused on the procurement of comprehensive legal services. This process, identified by the document ID AUG537448, was part of an open tender procedure targeting the provision of legal services across various categories such as land and property, subsidy control, and employment law, primarily within the industry category "General public services". The tenders aimed to cover regions across the UK, particularly focusing on UKM83. The procurement stage is complete as of August 2025, with the contracts signed on the 6th of August 2025. This process followed a structured schedule that included electronic submission, with the award period commencing immediately after the tender closure on the 24th of February 2025.

The procurement process presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of handling public sector projects. The awarded lots highlight diverse specialities, ranging from infrastructure advice to contentious and non-contentious construction legalities. It provides a robust platform for large law firms and SMEs alike, demonstrated by numerous firms like Brodies LLP and Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP successfully bidding on different lots. With provisions for contract extensions, the framework allows for long-term engagements, enhancing business growth prospects through reliable revenue streams. Additionally, the remits requiring expertise in Scots Law and specific accreditation criteria may fit well with firms holding substantial experience and qualifications in the field, presenting a competitive edge in bidding for such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies to advise and assist both East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire Council for the provision of Legal Services

Lot Information

Subsidy Control, Completion, Vires & Judicial Review

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of Subsidy Control, competition law, vires and judicial review. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Renewal: options to extend for 2 x 12 month extension

Infrastructure & Projects

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of non contentious construction, including EU Procurement advice, contentious construction issues and general legal advice relating to City Deal, Regeneration, Development and / or other Council projects. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend

Contentious Construction

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on contentious construction issues relating to City Deal, Regeneration, Development and / or other council projects. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 month extensions

Rail Related Infrastructure Projects

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council as defined in all other lots, specifically for projects which include rail industry requirements. Individual requirements for this project may also be called off under any other relevant lot.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: option to extend 2 x 12 months extension period

Employment

Advising, assisting and representation to East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of employment law including, but not limited to, the matters listed in the scope of requirements below. Advice and representation on equal pay and related discrimination claims arising from the Council's pay and grading structure are excluded from this lot.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

General Litigation

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of civil litigation, including representation at courts and tribunals as required.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: option to extend for 2 x 12 month extension periods

Land & Property

To advise on all aspects of land and property, including Compulsory Purchase Orders, Acquisitions & Disposals, Statutory Planning Processes and Conveyancing. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: options to extend 2 x 12 months periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783244
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537448
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Once 24 months plus 2 x 12 month extension periods if used

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Renfrewshire Council
Additional Buyers

Renfrewshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Anderson Strathern

Brodies LLP

Harper Macleod LLP

Ledingham Chalmers

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP

Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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