Tender

Legal Services Framework

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Audit Scotland, serving as the buying organisation, has initiated a procurement process for a "Legal Services Framework" under the services category, specifically related to audit tasks. The procurement follows an open procedure method and is located in the UKM region, specifically in Edinburgh. This tender is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 3rd March 2026 at 14:00. The total contract value is estimated at £325,000, and the contract is envisaged to last for 1,080 days with a potential two-year renewal option to ensure service continuity. All submissions must be made in English, and the bid opening will coincide with the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in audit-related legal services aiming to expand their portfolios. Businesses with a strong track record in providing comprehensive legal services within the public sector and experience with framework agreements will be particularly well-suited for this framework. Firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of public law and commit to a high standard of service would find this contract advantageous for growth. Given the maximum number of participants allowed is five, competition among contenders will be focused and potentially rewarding for winners. The framework allows participating firms to cultivate long-term relationships with Audit Scotland and gain visibility within the public contracts domain.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Legal Services through a framework agreement

Renewal: Two year

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=JAN548190
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Ian Metcalfe
Contact Email
imetcalfe@audit.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7970331736

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
TLM Scotland

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

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