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Project Icebreaker Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Legal Panel Services Framework RM6179

SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK

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13 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank, located in Edinburgh, has completed the award of a contract titled "Project Icebreaker Legal Services." This procurement process involved providing legal services under the CCS Legal Panel Services Framework RM6179, through an open procedure. The primary industry category for this contract is services related to economic affairs, with deliverables set across regions such as UKM73, UKM50, and UKE42. The contract was awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP on 29th October 2025, with the process reaching its Award stage by 13th May 2026. The total contract value is £210,000, reflecting a critical investment in legal expertise facilitated by the Bank.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for legal service providers, especially those capable of operating within public law contexts and large-scale institutional projects. Businesses with a focus on legal services provision, specifically those familiar with handling government and economic affairs, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. Opportunities for growth in such frameworks are substantial, particularly for companies experienced in securing direct awards through centralised procurement panels like the CCS Legal Panel. The open procedure suggests a transparent and competitive environment, fostering engagement from businesses keen on expanding their operational reach in public sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Icebreaker Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Legal Panel Services Framework RM6179

Notice Description

Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award via the CCS Legal Services Panel Framework - RM6179.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Issued as a direct Award via the CCS Legal Panel Services Framework RM6179

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555797
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 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
SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
Additional Buyers

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY GROUP LIMITED

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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