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Award of DRC- External legal advice for Cladding Remediation

Scottish Government

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has finalised an award for external legal advice and services relating to the Cladding Remediation Programme. The award, dated 26th March 2026, involves providing legal counsel on the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) and related public and developer negotiations, as well as litigation, dispute resolution, and statutory guidance under the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024. The project is targeted at the services industry, specifically legal advisory and representation services, with Harper Macleod LLP secured as the supplier for an award valued at £333,000. The procurement approach was a direct tender initiation with the award marking the current stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in housing, construction, and environmental law, particularly those proficient in regulatory compliance and public policy. Firms with expertise in negotiation, contract management, statutory advisement, and remediation initiatives will find the cladding-related legal services sector a burgeoning market. The Scottish Government’s focus on the legal aspects of its Cladding Remediation Programme could pave the way for reputable legal entities and consultancies to establish themselves within the public procurement framework, fostering potential collaborations or expansion into broader governmental advisory roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of DRC- External legal advice for Cladding Remediation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government require external legal advice to cover the implementation of the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) and general legal work related to the Cladding Remediation Programme including advice, litigation and dispute resolution assistance related to both developer-led buildings and other buildings in scope of the Cladding Remediation Programme, as follows:* Legal advice on the Developer Remediation Contract.* Any continued drafting work on the Developer Remediation Contract and associated documents.* Advice on any continued negotiations with Homes for Scotland and developers, and associated correspondence.* Attendance at negotiation meetings with Homes for Scotland and developers, and any associated meetings and correspondence.* Advice on Notices and Warrants issued in connection with the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024.* Advice and assistance on public and/or developer responses to Developer Remediation Contract.* Advice on Dispute Resolution mechanism under the DRC.* Advice and representation on legal issues relating to both the DRC and the wider Cladding Remediation Programme, including dispute resolution, litigation, and appeals.* Advice on the scope and interpretation of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024, including advice relating to the enactment of secondary legislation in connection with Ministers powers as conferred by the Act, advice relating to the publication of statutory standards for building assessment (as provided for at s. 32 of the Act) advice relating to the production of statutory or other guidance or any such documentation as Scottish Ministers may choose to publish.* Advice and support on the Responsible Developer Scheme.* Any other cladding related legal services as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823931
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552573
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Registers of Scotland

South Ayrshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Pandaprint

Travelers Ins Co Ltd

Zurich Municipal

Risk Management Partners

Venesky Brown Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited

MetPrep Ltd

GOSTA Training

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Further Information

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