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title: "Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners"
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buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565027

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the provision of legal services, titled "Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners." The Council, located at Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, wants to establish a framework agreement lasting three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The tender is set to include three lots, with key deadlines having passed, including the bid closing date on 25th January 2019 and the award period commencing the same day. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it falls within the services category, focusing specifically on areas such as commercial and other legal work, complex litigation, and financial guardianship.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in public sector work. Businesses well-suited to compete should have expertise in areas like commercial conveyancing, litigation, procurement, and planning law. The framework allows bidders to apply for one or more of the lots, creating multiple avenues for partnership with a significant local authority. With the demand for specialized legal services in local governance, potential suppliers can leverage this opportunity to grow their business and enhance their visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council have an on-going requirement to outsource some legal services. The Council has an in-house legal team which will provide the vast majority of legal services, however a requirement exists to outsource work where; 1. The Council is in law unable to carry out the work itself e.g. Financial Guardians, 2. Work of a more specialised nature requiring specific levels of necessary experience is required, 3. Due to levels of high demand, the in-house team lack capacity at the relevant time. . To allow for maximum flexibility, it is proposed that Framework be offered to the market for 3 years with a possible extension of 24 months. The Framework will be split into 3 Lots; with 1 bidder awarded to each of Lots 1 and 2, and maximum 4 bidders awarded to Lot 3. . Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.

### Lot Information

Edinburgh Agent and Complex or High Value Litigation Work

The Council are seeking to appoint one legal provider who will act as Edinburgh agent for the Council and provide advice and assistance in complex or high value litigation related work. This can involve but is not restricted to: Lodging of Caveats; Judicial Review; Court of Session actions; Arbitration & Adjudication; Sheriff Court actions.

Renewal: Optional extension for 24 months.

Financial Guardianship and Intervention Orders

The Council are seeking to appoint a maximum of four legal firms who can demonstrate experience in the following areas: Acting as a Financial Guardian and acting as a Financial Intervener, both in terms of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

Renewal: Optional extension for 24 months.

Commercial and Other Work

The Council are seeking to appoint one legal provider who is able to deliver a range of advice and assistance on matters within the remit of local authorities (excluding that in Lot 2). This is anticipated to be mainly in relation but not restricted to: Commercial Conveyancing; Commercial Contract; Procurement; Planning & Environmental. Excluding Employment law which is the subject of a separate agreement. . The council are also looking for the successful tenderer to be willing to provide training to Council staff in relation to the areas of work in this Lot.

Renewal: Optional extension for 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350159 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BURNESS PAULL; LEDINGHAM CHALMERS; MITCHELLS ROBERTON; MORISONSLLP; TC YOUNG SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350159
- 21 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340738

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340738
  Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners - South Lanarkshire Council have an on-going requirement to outsource some legal services. The Council has an in-house legal team which will provide the vast majority of legal services, however a requirement exists to outsource work where; 1. The Council is in law unable to carry out the work itself e.g. Financial Guardians, 2. Work of a more specialised nature requiring specific levels of necessary experience is required, 3. Due to levels of high demand, the in-house team lack capacity at the relevant time. . To allow for maximum flexibility, it is proposed that Framework be offered to the market for 3 years with a possible extension of 24 months. The Framework will be split into 3 Lots; with 1 bidder awarded to each of Lots 1 and 2, and maximum 4 bidders awarded to Lot 3. . Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350159
  Legal Services Providers - Commercial / Litigation / Financial Guardianship & Interveners - South Lanarkshire Council have an on-going requirement to outsource some legal services. The Council has an in-house legal team which will provide the vast majority of legal services, however a requirement exists to outsource work where; 1. The Council is in law unable to carry out the work itself e.g. Financial Guardians, 2. Work of a more specialised nature requiring specific levels of necessary experience is required, 3. Due to levels of high demand, the in-house team lack capacity at the relevant time. . To allow for maximum flexibility, it is proposed that Framework be offered to the market for 3 years with a possible extension of 24 months. The Framework will be split into 3 Lots; with 1 bidder awarded to each of Lots 1 and 2, and maximum 4 bidders awarded to Lot 3. . Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565027

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