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title: "EC1035 Legal Services 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049242"
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# EC1035 Legal Services 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049242

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint up to four firms to a single lot framework for external legal services under the tender title "EC1035 Legal Services 2025." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79111000 for legal advisory services, is part of an open procedure focusing on services within the education sector. The contract includes various legal services ranging from ad-hoc advice and representation to complex legal cases. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement stage is active with a tender period ending on 23rd September 2024. The overall contract value is £3,500,000, lasting 1080 days with a potential 12-month extension option. Key deadlines include the submission due date on 23rd September 2024 and the award period starting on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms looking to expand their client base within the education sector. It seeks comprehensive legal services, suitable for medium to large legal firms, capable of handling both routine cases and complex legal matters. The contract emphasises technical competency, with 90% of award criteria based on quality and 10% on price. Businesses with the ability to provide extensive legal advice across various jurisdictions, equipped with valid practising certificates in Scots or English law, will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. Additionally, involvement in community benefit initiatives can further enhance a firm’s competitiveness in this tender.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. Information regarding the three key University stakeholders for this requirement can be found at: - Legal Services: https://www.ed.ac.uk/legal-services - Estates Department: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings - Human Resources: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources Full details of the scope of the service requirement, including that of the key stakeholders above, can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT. **Supplier Presentation / Interviews ** As part of supplier responses to this ITT the University will requires suppliers to individually attend a presentation and Q&A session at the University on w/c 30th September. Invites will be sent out the week prior, following receipt of compliant bids. Further information on this can also be found in the ITT document.

Options: 12-month extension option available.

Renewal: 12 month further extension option in contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007381-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRODIES; MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS; PINSENT MASONS; SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN |

## 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
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007381-2025
- 20 Aug 2024 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026545-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.ed.ac.uk/legal-services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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