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title: "Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council"
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# Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d500

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council, in collaboration with Renfrewshire Council, has conducted a procurement process for the provision of legal services, classified under the "Legal services" industry category. The procurement focused on various services such as land and property legal advice, subsidy control, infrastructure projects, contentious construction, rail-related infrastructure, employment, and general litigation. The process was conducted through an open procedure, embracing a framework agreement, with bids submitted by 24th February 2025. The geographic focus for delivery is within the UKM83 region, providing opportunities for legal professionals, especially those versed in Scots Law and legal practice.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for legal firms specializing in diverse aspects of the law, including infrastructure, employment, and litigation, to expand their business through public sector contracts. Firms capable of assembling strong project teams and demonstrating excellence in service delivery, community benefits, and added value may find this tender particularly rewarding. The framework agreement allows for long-term engagement and potential extensions, making it attractive for both SMEs and larger enterprises aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in public legal services within Scotland.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies to advise and assist both East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire Council for the provision of Legal Services

### Lot Information

Subsidy Control, Completion, Vires & Judicial Review

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of Subsidy Control, competition law, vires and judicial review. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Renewal: options to extend for 2 x 12 month extension

Infrastructure & Projects

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of non contentious construction, including EU Procurement advice, contentious construction issues and general legal advice relating to City Deal, Regeneration, Development and / or other Council projects. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend

Contentious Construction

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on contentious construction issues relating to City Deal, Regeneration, Development and / or other council projects. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 month extensions

Rail Related Infrastructure Projects

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council as defined in all other lots, specifically for projects which include rail industry requirements. Individual requirements for this project may also be called off under any other relevant lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: option to extend 2 x 12 months extension period

Employment

Advising, assisting and representation to East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of employment law including, but not limited to, the matters listed in the scope of requirements below. Advice and representation on equal pay and related discrimination claims arising from the Council's pay and grading structure are excluded from this lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

General Litigation

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of civil litigation, including representation at courts and tribunals as required. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: option to extend for 2 x 12 month extension periods

Land & Property

To advise on all aspects of land and property, including Compulsory Purchase Orders, Acquisitions & Disposals, Statutory Planning Processes and Conveyancing. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: options to extend 2 x 12 months periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050531-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Once 24 months plus 2 x 12 month extension periods if used |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £285,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; BRODIES; HARPER MACLEOD; LEDINGHAM CHALMERS; MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS; SHEPHERD & WEDDERBURN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050531-2025
- 21 Jan 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002016-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/paisley-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783244
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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