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Provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services" has been conducted by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, located at the Angus Smith Building, Eurocentral, Holytown, North Lanarkshire. This service-oriented contract falls under the "Environmental protection" category and was executed through an open procedure, with the procurement now at the award stage. The key transaction occurred on 24th July 2025, when the contract was signed with Thorntons Law LLP as the supplier. This award, based in the UKM region, was valued at £250,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those equipped to work within the environmental protection sector. Large enterprises, similar to Thorntons Law LLP, which can offer comprehensive legal support, would be well-positioned to pursue similar future opportunities. The open procurement method reflects a competitive environment, encouraging prepared suppliers to engage with public sector requirements, enhancing their growth potential through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535508
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.helpdesk@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORNTONS LAW

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