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title: "Legal Services Framework Scotland"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-11-18"
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# Legal Services Framework Scotland

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e64f970e-18f5-4966-b969-942ac91e2db8

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is seeking to establish a Legal Services Framework in Scotland through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Legal Services Framework Scotland," was published on 23rd June 2021, with the tender period closing on 23rd July 2021. This framework aims to appoint service providers who can deliver legal services in crucial areas such as Property, Environment, Licensing, and Lands Tribunal, and is valued at £400,000. Contracts resulting from this framework will commence from 27th August 2021 and conclude on 26th August 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for legal firms specialising in the specified areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a strong background in providing legal services within Scotland could benefit from being included in this framework, which may lead to further contracts and collaborations with The Coal Authority. The successful bidders will have the chance to work closely with the Authority, potentially enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for inclusion on the framework for provision Legal services in Scotland. The successful Service Providers awarded a position on the framework will be responsible for providing the service, liaising closely with The Coal Authority. The Authority requires a high standard of legal expertise in the following areas - Property, Environment, Licensing and Lands Tribunal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f6c938-3abd-40f8-bcb8-658b4314efd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £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 | THE COAL AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANSFIELD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG18 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Berry Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f6c938-3abd-40f8-bcb8-658b4314efd8
- 3 Nov 2021 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f6c938-3abd-40f8-bcb8-658b4314efd8
- 2 Nov 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f6c938-3abd-40f8-bcb8-658b4314efd8
- 23 Jun 2021 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced07764-d797-4e70-a9e3-e90e49a76e0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f6c938-3abd-40f8-bcb8-658b4314efd8
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced07764-d797-4e70-a9e3-e90e49a76e0b
  23rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf5e60b1-2fb2-4a96-b1ff-ad1ee97809a3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f2cc8c9-7634-4ed4-9019-d8a60ed70ff9

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