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Provision of Legal Review of Tender Documentation

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, a regional authority located in Lochgilphead, UK, has concluded a procurement process for general public services in the legal industry. The process involved a direct award for legal services to address capacity constraints in the Council's internal Legal Team, utilising a framework agreement from Glasgow City Council. This award, classified under CPV code 79111000, focuses on the Provision of Legal Review of Tender Documentation. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 12 February 2026. The initiative was undertaken without prior publication of a call for competition and is valued at £12,000. The geographical focus for delivery is Argyll and Bute.

This tender presents opportunities for large legal firms capable of providing consultancy on legal matters relating to public service standards. Although the procurement method was through a call-off from an existing framework, it reflects the potential for businesses to engage in similar opportunities requiring expertise in legal reviews and updates. Brodies LLP, a large firm based in Edinburgh, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the type of business well-suited to compete due to its size and legal proficiency. The demand for specialised legal advisory services in public contracts may provide future growth opportunities for established firms able to fulfil specific legal mandates efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Review of Tender Documentation

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council requires external legal support due to current capacity constraints within the internal Legal Team. The appointed supplier will undertake a legal review and update the Council's suite of Standard Terms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Utilising the Glasgow City Council framework agreement for Legal Services - GCC006266CPU, Lot 2 - direct award. Argyll and Bute Council requires advice in connection with the discharge of condition 29 of DPEA Decision.

Procurement Information

A call-off (direct award) from a framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823537
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549440
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604337

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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