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title: "Legal Services - Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-437e827f-e541-476d-8845-3eeebe1a2222"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-04-18"
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# Legal Services - Scotland

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-437e827f-e541-476d-8845-3eeebe1a2222

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, involved a tender for Legal Services in Scotland, classified under the CPV code for legal services. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £1,200,000. The contract period ran from 22nd August 2017 to 21st August 2019. The tender was officially completed and published on 18th April 2018, detailing significant deadlines with the tender period concluding on 23rd July 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services in the legal sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in legal services that can operate within the geographical scope of Scotland may find this tender particularly relevant. Given its framework nature, businesses capable of adapting to specific legal service needs and fostering collaborative partnerships will be well-positioned to successfully engage in future tenders of this kind.

## Notice

Legal Services in Scotland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc27efd8-3e6d-4872-828a-c3d72a5b4e93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2017 - 21 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 15:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc27efd8-3e6d-4872-828a-c3d72a5b4e93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc27efd8-3e6d-4872-828a-c3d72a5b4e93
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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