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title: "External Legal Services - Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3e755f2-09ac-4bf5-a216-282cb862b0e9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2019-07-31"
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# External Legal Services - Scotland

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3e755f2-09ac-4bf5-a216-282cb862b0e9

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently inviting tenders for "External Legal Services - Scotland" as part of their procurement process. This tender falls within the legal services industry, specifically targeting the provision of legal support within the Scottish jurisdiction. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 14 August 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2023. Services will primarily be delivered in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses with expertise in litigation management and the ability to collaborate closely with client teams will thrive in this competitive environment. Firms that understand the nuances of Scottish law and have experience working with regulatory bodies will find this tender advantageous for growth and market expansion within the region.

## Notice

In England and Wales, all litigation is managed by the GMC's in-house legal team. In Scotland, the GMC instructs agent solicitors to conduct litigation and, where applicable, instruct Counsel - this work inevitably requires the agent solicitor to work closely with the GMC's in-house legal team, who provide all instructions. The GMC has no solicitors authorised to act within the Scottish jurisdiction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47870c39-6893-4073-9ee6-05d82750de9d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47870c39-6893-4073-9ee6-05d82750de9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47870c39-6893-4073-9ee6-05d82750de9d
  31st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157812
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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