---
title: "PROVISION OF TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF RECRUITMENT SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578839"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-30"
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# PROVISION OF TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578839

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services". This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Glasgow, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a total estimated contract value of £2,000,000. Interested parties should note that the communication regarding future notices is set for July 31, 2019, making this an important date for potential bidders.

This opportunity is ideal for recruitment firms specialising in legal staffing, particularly those with experience in providing qualified solicitors who are members of the Law Society of Scotland. Businesses that can offer temporary legal staff at short notice, particularly solicitors with expertise in litigation and drafting within large organisations, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The successful provider will play a crucial role in supporting the Scottish Government during unforeseen staffing gaps, thereby fostering potential growth and partnership opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

To select a recruitment firm to find temporary solicitors to fill temporary gaps in staffing or in response to an unforseen business requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has a requirement to place a framework contract with an external service provider for Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The requirements can include the need for solicitors experienced in litigation and drafting and of working within large organisations and in-house office settings. The successful service provider will have a proven track record of providing suitably qualified solicitors to in-house legal teams and all temporary staff candidates will be expected to be qualified in Scots Law and be a member of the Law Society of Scotland. Temporary staff must be available at short notice and should be pre-interviewed by the service provider to ensure their candidates meet the minimum criteria for any post that requires to be filled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353204 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353204

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353204
  PROVISION OF TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF RECRUITMENT SERVICES - To select a recruitment firm to find temporary solicitors to fill temporary gaps in staffing or in response to an unforseen business requirement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578839
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=578839

## Provenance

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