--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-29" --- # Framework for the Provision of Legal Services Buyer: SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034c1d.json) ## Summary The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is currently seeking tenders for a Framework for the Provision of Legal Services. This procurement, classified under the services category with a focus on legal services, is active and located in Dundee, UK. The open procedure allows for the submission of electronic proposals, which will close on 29 July 2022. The intended contract has a total value of £500,000 and comprises a minimum of two ranked suppliers to ensure effective legal advice and representation, particularly related to fitness to practise panel investigations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their business within the public sector. Companies that specialise in areas such as legal advisory and representation services, as well as those that can demonstrate experience working within regulatory frameworks, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The scope for indirect community benefits is also noteworthy, as growth in this area can enhance overall service provision for regulatory functions in social services. ## 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/017783-2022 | | 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/017783-2022 ## 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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