---
title: "Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-31"
---

# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d6a

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## Summary

The Scottish Funding Council has completed a tender process for the provision of legal advice and support, focusing on the tertiary education sector in Scotland. The tender, titled "Legal Services Framework," falls under the services category and was awarded to Burness Paull LLP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with quality carrying 60% weightage in the award criteria. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh (UKM75), finalised the contract on 22nd December 2023.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for businesses qualified to provide legal services in Scotland, especially those with experience in the education sector. The active status of the current tender implies ongoing engagement possibilities for interested suppliers. Businesses aiming to capitalise on this opportunity should ensure compliance with the submission terms and selection criteria specified. The procurement process aligns with the legal basis of CELEX, indicating a strong legal framework guiding the contract award and execution.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice and support across a wide range of topics with particular relevance to the tertiary education sector in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003157-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | September 2027 |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HD |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURNESS PAULL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003157-2024
- 19 Oct 2023 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030914-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748006
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00381
- https://www.sfc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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