---
title: "Court Representation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032320"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-17"
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# Court Representation Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032320

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process for "Court Representation Services" aimed at providing legal advisory and representation services to tenants facing eviction due to rent arrears. The contract, valued at £372,812, is classified under the legal advisory and representation services category and was initiated through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The service is specifically designed for tenants in court proceedings related to rent arrears and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract was signed on 9 March 2022, and the procurement process was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the legal and advisory sectors, to engage in public service provision aimed at supporting vulnerable groups such as tenants facing eviction. Companies specialising in legal representation or advisory services, especially those with experience in housing law, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement accessible, as it includes provisions for direct award procedures and has a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to the local community.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of the Court Representation Services for tenants facing action for rent arrears.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a court advice and representation Service for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. To provide people who have rent arrears at the stage of Court Proceedings and Notice of Proceedings, with advice and information to ensure they are not evicted. Priority will be given to those with court proceedings. The Service Provider will aim to continually improve the Service to achieve best value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007302-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £372,812 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007302-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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