Award

Award of External Legal Services

MORAY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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

Moray Council, located in Elgin, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Award of External Legal Services," classified under general public services. This contract was procured using an open procedure via a direct award from the CCS Public Sector Legal Services framework RM6240, with the aim of providing comprehensive legal services across the Moray region (UKM62). The procurement process was in the Award stage as of the 4th of August 2025, with Brodies LLP, a large-scale legal firm based in Edinburgh, being the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on the 31st of July 2025, with a value of £215,000 and is currently active. It covers services within the city of Elgin and the surrounding area, with the potential for a twelve-month extension.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity for large legal service providers with the capacity to serve regional or local authorities, particularly those able to operate within existing framework agreements, such as CCS. While this contract was awarded to a large firm, such opportunities may encourage businesses to engage in networking and collaborative efforts to compete effectively for similar future contracts. Companies with a strong track record in delivering legal services and experience with public sector frameworks may find promising growth opportunities in partnering with entities like Moray Council. Since the procurement method was open, it indicates a potential for future opportunities in similar capacities where competitive bidding could enhance business visibility and market reach.

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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-r6ebe6-0000806270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536167
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
£215,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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