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title: "Framework for the Provision of Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034c1c"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL"
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# Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034c1c

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## Summary

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is currently seeking tenders for a Framework for the Provision of Legal Services, valued at £500,000, in the legal services industry. This open procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 July 2022. The framework will involve a multi-supplier ranked arrangement to provide legal advice and representation, particularly related to fitness to practise investigations and regulatory functions. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically, and it is advised to do so well in advance of the submission deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and practitioners specialising in regulatory, employment law, and other relevant legal services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those familiar with public sector regulations, will be well-suited to compete for this framework. With the possibility of a renewal after the initial contract period, this tender can pave the way for sustained engagements and partnerships with the SSSC over the coming years.

## Notice

A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Renewal: The SSSC may extend the framework agreement by one (1) x twelve (12) month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017782-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017782-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698671
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698671
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698671
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00432
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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