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Provision of Legal Advice in Relation to Rothesay Pavilion

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, which sought legal advice for the strategy regarding Rothesay Pavilion. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is located in the Argyll and Bute region, designated as UKM63. The tender stage has transitioned to an award with the contract being signed on 6th March 2026 for a value of £6,100. The procurement followed a limited method, involving a direct award without prior publication, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement organised by Glasgow City Council for legal services, specifically Lot 6 focusing on construction.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for law firms, especially those with expertise in providing legal advice on strategic construction projects. As Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP was awarded the contract, similar large legal firms with a focus on public sector projects might find themselves well-suited to participate in comparable future tenders. Companies within the region, who can capitalise on local ties and demonstrate a robust understanding of regional legal frameworks, would likely be competitive in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice in Relation to Rothesay Pavilion

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council requires legal advice on the strategy in relation to Rothesay Pavilion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Utilising the Glasgow City Council framework agreement for Legal Services - GCC006266CPU, Lot 6 - direct award. Argyll and Bute Council requires legal advice on the strategy in relation to Rothesay Pavilion.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824659
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551232
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
£6,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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