Award

The Provision of Legal Services

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Award

15 May 2025 at 00:00

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

The National Records of Scotland has concluded a procurement process for the provision of legal services, with Harper Macleod LLP awarded the contract, valued at £20,000. The procurement, categorised under general public services within the CPV classification 79100000, was conducted as an open procedure and relates to services across the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. The buying organisation, positioned as a central purchasing body, initiated the tender on 15th May 2025, and the contract was signed on 21st April 2025. The procurement stage is complete, as highlighted in the award notice, which aligns with the legal services framework set for 2023-2027. The location for delivery is primarily Edinburgh, with the central office based at General Register House.

This tender opens specific growth avenues for large firms offering legal services, particularly those capable of catering to the public sector's needs. Companies like Harper Macleod LLP that specialise in legal advisory, general legal inquiries and consultancy are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the scale of the buyer, organisations with the capacity to align with governmental and public service requirements stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, participating in these tenders can enhance a firm's reputation and standing in public sector engagements, provided they meet the open procedure's rigorous standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

General legal enquiries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798962
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530406
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months 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
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER MACLEOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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