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Award of NRS: Legal Services Mini Competition V2

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Award of NRS: Legal Services Mini Competition V2" involves the National Records of Scotland as the buyer, located in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting legal services as per CPV classification 79100000. The process has reached the Award stage, with pivotal dates including the tender period from 4 October 2026 to 4 October 2028, and two optional extension periods of 1 + 1 year. The contract, valued at £250,000, has been awarded to Harper Macleod LLP, a supplier based in Glasgow.

This tender presents substantial prospects for law firms seeking to expand their portfolio in Scotland's public sector. The lengthy contract duration, coupled with possible extensions, provides an opportunity for sustained business growth and development of a strategic partnership with a key government organisation. Businesses specialising in legal services, especially those proficient in handling public sector contracts, will be well-equipped to leverage this opportunity, given the specific procurement needs of the National Records of Scotland.

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Notice Title

Award of NRS: Legal Services Mini Competition V2

Notice Description

See attached documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552856
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 days 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
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Post Town
Edinburgh
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER MACLEOD

Further Information

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