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Legal Services Framework

Audit Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "Legal Services Framework" was initiated by Audit Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh. This process, categorized under services within the legal industry, aims to provide comprehensive legal services through an open procedure framework agreement. The location of delivery is in the UKM region. Initially tendered on 28th January 2026, the tender was set to close on 3rd March 2026, with awards commencing on the same day. Following this, a contract was awarded on the 18th of June 2026, and the process is currently in the 'Award' stage, with an active contract valued at GBP 127,500 and set for an initial three-year period with options for extension. Key suppliers awarded include Anderson Strathern LLP, Brodies LLP, and BTO Solicitors LLP.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector, especially those seeking to expand their client base via public sector engagements. Large firms such as Anderson Strathern LLP and Brodies LLP, as well as SMEs like BTO Solicitors LLP, have successfully competed under the framework agreement, showcasing that both large-scale and smaller enterprises can thrive. Businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality legal services are well-suited for such contracts. The open procedure and significant contract value underline the competitive yet accessible nature of this tender process, providing a pathway for growth and expanded service provision within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Legal Services through a framework agreement

Options: 36-month contract with two optional 12-month extension options

Renewal: Two year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821868
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560095
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20262 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
Audit Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Anderson Strathern LLP

BTO Solicitors LLP

Brodies LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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