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Legal Services for HMCIE

Education Scotland

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24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Education Scotland involved a tender for Legal Services for HMCIE, classified under the Education category and located in Livingston, UKM. The tender was part of an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with Harper Macleod LLP selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £35,000, was signed on 16 February 2026, marking the completion of the procurement cycle. The award notice was published on 24 March 2026, and the process was conducted under the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) guidelines, focussing on service delivery within the region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for firms within the legal services sector, particularly those adept in educational legal matters, as evidenced by the successful bid from Harper Macleod LLP. Businesses with a track record of delivering high-quality legal support to public entities, and large-scale operations capable of handling UK-based contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a business's portfolio and open doors for further contracts with central purchasing bodies like Education Scotland and potentially the Scottish Government, known for overseeing significant public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for HMCIE

Notice Description

Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827439
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552381
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Scotland
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harper Macleod LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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