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Call off from Framework - Interim Lawyer - AB2

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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13 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Scottish Government awarding a contract titled "Call off from Framework - Interim Lawyer - AB2" under the category of general public services. This procurement process, carried out through an open procedure, focuses on the provision of temporary legal staff. Specifically, the location addressed is Edinburgh, UKM. The procurement reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 13th March 2026. The buyer is the Scottish Government, and the award notice indicates completion in this stage with involvement from Service Care Solutions Ltd as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in legal staffing services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in providing legal professionals for short-term assignments. The awarded contract valued at £39,965.49 provides a platform for Service Care Solutions Ltd, an SME, demonstrating how smaller businesses can successfully compete in government tenders. Such opportunities can encourage other SMEs with expertise in temporary staffing solutions to engage with future public procurement offers within the legal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off from Framework - Interim Lawyer - AB2

Notice Description

Call off from Framework for provision of temporary legal staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from framework for provision of interim legal staff - Temporary Lawyer - AB2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826464
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551621
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,965 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
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
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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