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Interim Legal Staff-Lawyer-CK2

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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13 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the buyer and central purchasing body, has awarded a contract for the provision of interim legal staff under the title "Interim Legal Staff-Lawyer-CK2." This procurement process, classified under general public services and health sectors, was conducted using an open procedure. The framework was designed to acquire temporary legal personnel, with the procurement stage reaching completion on 13th April 2026, the same date the contract was signed. The services are set to be delivered within the UKM region, specifically in Edinburgh, highlighting the national authority's jurisdiction and planning activities.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly within the legal services industry. Given that the procurement was open and attracted bids from large-scale entities like Service Care Solutions Ltd, other businesses with similar capabilities in providing temporary legal personnel could find opportunities in future framework agreements. The competitive landscape is favourable for businesses that can engage efficiently through electronic and non-EU bidding processes, as evidenced by the awarded contract. This procurement provides an avenue for participating businesses to establish themselves as key service providers to government bodies, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility within the legal services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Legal Staff-Lawyer-CK2

Notice Description

Call off from framework for provision of temporary legal staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from framework for provision of temporary legal staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553740
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

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
£85,729 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 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

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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