Award

Award of EQUITY RELEASE PILOT LEGAL SERVICES

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, awarding a contract for the provision of legal services related to its Equity Loan Pilot Scheme, which is now closed. The industry category for this tender is legal representation services. This award is part of the 'services' procurement category and falls under the CPV classification 79112000. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method, meaning the contract was awarded to Anderson Strathern LLP without competition. The award date was on 3rd March 2026, with the procurement stage currently being 'Award'. The contract was signed on the same day and is now active, with an estimated value of £10,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with a focus on equity loans or financial services, to align with governmental projects. Although the procurement method did not involve open competition, understanding the needs and requirements of the Scottish Government can bode well for future direct contracting opportunities. Firms with expertise in dealing with governmental clients or those that can offer bespoke legal solutions tailored for financial schemes are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. The awarding of this contract indicates that the Scottish Government values providers that understand the nuances of their financial schemes.

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Notice Title

Award of EQUITY RELEASE PILOT LEGAL SERVICES

Notice Description

Provision of legal services in relation to existing borrowers of the Scottish Government's now closed Equity Loan Pilot Scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824257
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550911
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

ATKINSREALIS

CEFAS

DALES MARINE SERVICES

DIVERSE SCHOOL TRAVEL

J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS

LLOYD

PARENTPAY

QIAGEN

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SWECO

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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