--- title: "Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY" published: "2020-02-04" --- # Legal Services Buyer: SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073.json) ## Summary The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has recently completed a tender for legal services concerning corporate and operational matters related to its functions. This procurement process was initiated on 15 August 2019, culminating in an award on 12 December 2019. The tender was structured under an open procedure, inviting competition in the services category, specifically focusing on provision of legal advice. The procurement was set in Stirling, with a total budget of £500,000, and all submissions were due for consideration by 27 September 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in environmental protection and public sector legal advisory services. Given the competitive nature of the bidding process, businesses that aim to grow in this sector should possess strong legal credentials, especially around compliance with the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. Bidders should also be prepared to demonstrate robust financial standing and evidence of prior relevant experience, making this an attractive opportunity for established firms in the legal landscape seeking to expand their practice in governmental and environmental sectors. ## Notice Legal advice and advocacy services in respect of corporate and operational matters relating to SEPA functions ### Lot Information Lot 1 Legal advice and advocacy services in respect of corporate and operational matters relating to SEPA functions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379724 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 4 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK9 4TZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BRODIES; BURGES SALMON; PINSENT MASONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379724 - 15 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363474 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=5 4th September 2019 - Annex 4 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=7 4th September 2019 - Annex 4 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=2 26th August 2019 - Annex 1 ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=6 26th August 2019 - Annex 1 ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=1 19th August 2019 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=3 19th August 2019 - Annex 2 Framework Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363474&idx=4 19th August 2019 - Annex 3 Quality submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363474 Legal Services - Legal advice and advocacy services in respect of corporate and operational matters relating to SEPA functions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379724 Legal Services - Legal advice and advocacy services in respect of corporate and operational matters relating to SEPA functions ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.sepa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592073 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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