Award

Award of External Legal Services

MORAY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process for the provision of external legal services by Moray Council has recently been completed, with the contract awarded as part of a direct award from the CCS Public Sector Legal Services framework, RM6240. This contract, initiated on 16th July 2025, involves delivering services across the Moray region and is categorised under general public services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which is a common method to ensure transparency and fair competition among potential suppliers. The contracting authority, Moray Council, headquartered in Elgin (UKM62), is a regional or local authority responsible for this tender, which is currently in the award stage. The main procurement category is services, particularly with a classification under CPV code 79100000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large legal service providers capable of delivering public sector legal solutions. Engaging in contractual agreements under frameworks such as the CCS Public Sector Legal Services indicates potential for recurring participation in future legal service provisions, as frameworks often serve as a gateway to other similar public contracts. Businesses with a robust legal team familiar with public sector requirements and procedures would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. For the awarded supplier, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, this contract potentially enhances their portfolio in the public sector, reinforcing their presence and credentials within the UK legal industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of External Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award from CCS Public Sector Legal Services framework RM6240

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award notice is to satisfy transparency requirements for a direct award from CCS Public Sector Legal services Framework RM6240

Options: This agreement may be extended for one period of 12 months following initial period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535008
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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 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
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Summerfield
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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