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Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240

SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK

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13 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank has completed a procurement process titled "Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240". This procurement falls within the services industry's economic affairs category and took place in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM75). The procurement method was an open procedure under the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework, specifically aimed at acquiring legal services. The contract was awarded on 23rd December 2025, and the process has now reached the contract stage. CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP was selected as the supplier with a contract value of £160,250. The main procurement procedures were concluded with an award, highlighting the efficient handling by the buyer, Scottish National Investment Bank, located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms, especially those experienced in public sector legal services. The direct award framework suggests that businesses capable of offering competitive and high-quality legal services within the public sector could benefit greatly. The framework selection under CELLS (Central CCS Public Sector Legal Services) rules out traditional competitive bidding, emphasizing the need for well-established firms familiar with public sector contracting. This procurement not only offers a notable financial incentive but could also enhance the chosen supplier's portfolio, reinforcing their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240

Notice Description

Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services - RM6240

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830822
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555795
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months 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 NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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