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Tweedbank Development Partner Legal Support

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support related to the appointment of a development partner for a housing project at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank. This open procedure, classified under the industry category of general public services, was conducted in the region of UKM91. The procurement reached the award stage with Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP being awarded the contract on 10th March 2026, valued at £75,000. The contracting process was initiated with the objective of obtaining specialised legal services in the UK, following a structured tender approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in supporting real estate and development projects. The involvement in such public sector contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and visibility within the industry. Large firms capable of handling complex legal frameworks for public sector projects are especially well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Although the procurement method employed was open, only Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP submitted a bid, suggesting potential growth opportunities for businesses looking to enter this market area.

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Notice Title

Tweedbank Development Partner Legal Support

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice in relation to the appointment of a development partner for the proposed housing development at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of legal advice in relation to the appointment of a development partner for the proposed housing development at Lowood Estate, Tweedbank.. The price and quality award criteria do not apply in relation to direct awards from this collaborative framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826208
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551413
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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