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Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS)

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16 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has initiated an open procurement process for providing employment law advice and legal support services. The title of the tender is "Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice," and it falls under the services category, specifically legal services (CPV code 79111000). The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure, and electronic submissions are accepted until 9th May 2025 at 17:00. The primary location for the delivery is within the UKM region, covering Scotland. The service comprises two tiers: internal employment law advice for CAS and its bureaux, and legal consultancy and training for frontline advisers assisting clients with employment issues. The contract period is from 6th July 2025 to 5th July 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for legal firms specializing in employment law to expand their client base and service portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing internal legal advisory services, litigation cover, or legal training stand to benefit significantly from participating in this procurement. The combination of advisory services and consultancy work offers a balanced workload, promising stable, long-term engagement. Companies with proven proficiency in supporting non-profit organizations or those with experience in legal services related to employment issues will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, encouraging diverse and competitive bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice

Notice Description

Provision of two key employment law services for the Citizens Advice network in Scotland: Tier 1: Internal employment law advice and litigation cover for our own employees across CAS and bureaux Tier 2: Legal consultancy and training for frontline advisers supporting clients with employment issues

Lot Information

Tier 1 - Employment Law Advisory Services & Legal Expenses Insurance

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Tier 2 Client Employment Legal Support and Adviser Training

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A combined bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528518
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 5 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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