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Award of VSEH25025 - VisitScotland Legal Services

VISITSCOTLAND

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of VSEH25025 - VisitScotland Legal Services" has reached the award stage as of 13th March 2026. Initiated by VisitScotland, which is located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting legal services as per CPV classification 79100000. The contract period is set to commence from 3rd January 2026 for a duration of 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. VisitScotland intends to obtain general legal services and in-house legal team support through a mini-competition under the Scottish Government Agreement for Legal Services, Lot 6 One Stop Shop, Reference SP-22-011. DWF, based at No 2 Lochrin Square, Edinburgh, has been awarded the contract with a value of £80,400 GBP. The procurement involved receiving two bids and ultimately selecting DWF as the supplier.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those accustomed to government agreements and frameworks. The requirement for comprehensive legal support and the potential extension of the contract make it appealing for firms looking to expand their legal consultancy portfolios. Firms located near Edinburgh or with the capacity to provide services remotely may find this tender particularly advantageous. Companies with expertise in engaging with public procurement processes and offering competitive rates within the legal field are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities introduced by VisitScotland and other public entities under government agreements.

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Notice Title

Award of VSEH25025 - VisitScotland Legal Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland require general Legal Services and in house legal team support for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months. This is a mini-competition tender being run underneath the Scottish Government Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (Lot 6 One Stop Shop)Reference SP-22-011.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815200
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551699
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£80,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REDRESS SCOTLAND

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

ACE TAXIS PERTH

AETHER

ANUBIS GROUP

CRAIGIE CABS

D&J TAXIS

DECCO

DESIGN AIR (SCOTLAND

DWF

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

MCTAGGART CONSTRUCTION

MUHAMMAD NAZIR

NILFISK

RANKINFRASER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

SKW CONSTRUCTION

TIAA

UNITED TOOLING SOLUTIONS T/A SCOTT DIRECT

VENESKY BROWN

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