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title: "Framework for the Provision of Legal Presenters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591182"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-11"
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# Framework for the Provision of Legal Presenters

Buyer: SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591182

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## Summary

The Scottish Social Services Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Presenters, aimed at providing legal advice and representation at Fitness to Practice Panels, as well as in court and judicial actions. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the agreement set to commence on 1 November 2019 and run until 31 October 2022, with an option to extend for an additional year. The total value of the contract is capped at £180,000 (exclusive of VAT), and the procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, civil and criminal law, and experience working with both public sector organisations and individuals in such contexts. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract should possess a strong track record in judicial reviews and employment tribunals, and be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the required legal areas. With a structured framework agreement in place, suppliers can anticipate ongoing engagement and the potential for additional work over the contract duration.

## Notice

Award of Framework Agreement to appoint a firm of solicitors to provide advice about regulatory and other processes and cases, represent the SSSC at Fitness to Practice Panels and in court and other judicial actions. Commencing 1 November till 31 October 2022 with an option to extend for one(1) x twelve (12) month period. The value for the full life of the agreement shall not exceed GBP 180,000.00 exclusive of VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Framework Agreement to appoint a firm of solicitors to provide advice about regulatory and other processes and cases, represent the SSSC at Fitness to Practice Panels and in court and other judicial actions. Commencing 1 November till 31 October 2022 with an option to extend for one(1) x twelve (12) month period. The value for the full life of the agreement shall not exceed GBP 180,000.00 exclusive of VAT.. Award of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Presenters. Commencing 1 November till 31 October 2022 with an option to extend for one(1) x twelve (12) month period. The value for the full life of the agreement shall not exceed GBP 180,000.00 exclusive of VAT.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a period of 1 year (12 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368779 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 1 July 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368779
- 15 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360438

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360438&idx=1
  15th July 2019 - ITT - Legal Presenters
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360438
  Framework for the Provision of Legal Presenters - We wish to appoint a firm of solicitors to provide advice about regulatory and other processes and cases, represent the SSSC at Fitness to Practice Panels and in court and other judicial actions. We are seeking expressions of interest from firms who can demonstrate extensive experience in the fields of regulatory and disciplinary proceedings and related court work including judicial review and employment tribunals. Knowledge of both criminal and civil law will be required. Experience of working for both public sector clients and for individuals subject to regulatory and disciplinary proceedings is essential.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368779
  Framework for the Provision of Legal Presenters - Award of Framework Agreement to appoint a firm of solicitors to provide advice about regulatory and other processes and cases, represent the SSSC at Fitness to Practice Panels and in court and other judicial actions. Commencing 1 November till 31 October 2022 with an option to extend for one(1) x twelve (12) month period. The value for the full life of the agreement shall not exceed GBP 180,000.00 exclusive of VAT.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000591182
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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