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title: "Award of UK Infected Blood Inquiry Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568259"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-05-29"
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# Award of UK Infected Blood Inquiry Legal Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568259

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government have initiated a procurement process for the tender titled "Award of UK Infected Blood Inquiry Legal Support." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender period began on 4th March 2019 and concluded on 28th February 2020. This award has an estimated value of £50,000 and is currently led by the Scottish Government, which has contracted Morton Fraser for the provision of legal advice related to the Inquiry.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for legal firms specialising in public law and inquiries. Companies that possess expertise in delivering comprehensive legal support, especially in the context of government inquiries and compliance, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for high-quality legal advice and guidance may attract firms with a robust background in preparing legal documentation, liaising with governmental bodies, and representing public entities in legal proceedings.

## Notice

We require the provision of legal advice, guidance and/or support in the following areas:* Preparation for Proceedings, i.e. helping to oversee and react to the following:o Attendance at and representing the Scottish Government at some, but not all, Inquiry hearings (please note that the Scottish Government may separately seek to appoint Counsel in due course, although it does not currently anticipate this being required);o Advising on evidence submitted to the Inquiry;o Reviewing evidence published by the Inquiryo Briefing Scottish Government on public hearings; ando Instructing and preparing opening and closing statements;* Provision of high quality and timely legal advice in relation to the Scottish Government's response to the Inquiry including in relation to:o Inquiries legislation and procedure;o Privilege;o Interpretation and compliance with Rule 9 letters or Section 21 Notices from the Inquiry requiring the production of documentation from the Scottish Government; ando Liability;* Liaison where appropriate with the Inquiry solicitors and other legal firms and bodies, such as NHS National Services Scotland's Central Legal Office, regarding the Scottish Government's interests in the Inquiry;* Analysis and legal advice to Scottish Government on documentation and evidence submitted by other parties to the Inquiry (where not covered in preparations for hearings above); and* Providing support to Scottish Government staff and former staff as needed in helping them prepare for giving oral evidence if required and helping them to draft any written statements for the Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355443 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AVISON YOUNG (FORMERLY GVA; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; HARVEY NASH; MORTON FRASER; PARITY; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; SALTIRE ROOFING & BUILDING; STRATHESK RESOLUTIONS |

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 16:02 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355443

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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