---
title: "SFC Legal Tender Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598142"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-07"
---

# SFC Legal Tender Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598142

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## Summary

The Scottish Funding Council initiated an open tender for the "SFC Legal Tender Framework", which aims to secure legal services related to its funding of colleges and universities as well as its internal functions. The procurement process is currently active, with a total estimated value of £110,000. The tender period concluded on 31 October 2019, and the awarded contracts are expected to remain effective from 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2023. The buyer is located at Apex 2, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, UK, and caters to the education sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in education law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Businesses with experience in delivering legal services in the public sector, particularly those that can navigate the unique requirements of non-departmental public bodies like the Scottish Funding Council, would be well-suited to engage in this process. Additionally, there may be scope for firms willing to provide training and briefings on relevant legal matters, including GDPR and other regulatory obligations.

## Notice

The successful firm will be expected to provide SFC with advice on a broad range of legal matters. These will include advice relating to: - The functions and duties of SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners. - Its internal functions and responsibilities, including as an employer.

### Lot Information

Legal Assistance for SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners.

Legal Assistance for SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners.

Legal Assistance for internal functions and responsibilities, including SFC acting as an employer

Legal Assistance for internal functions and responsibilities, including SFC acting as an employer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376348 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURNESS PAULL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376348
- 18 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366484

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366484&idx=1
  18th September 2019 - SFC Legal Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366484&idx=2
  18th September 2019 - SFC Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366484
  SFC Legal Tender Framework - The successful firm will be expected to provide SFC with advice on a broad range of legal matters. These will include advice relating to: - The functions and duties of SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners. - Its internal functions and responsibilities, including as an employer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376348
  SFC Legal Tender Framework - The successful firm will be expected to provide SFC with advice on a broad range of legal matters. These will include advice relating to: - The functions and duties of SFC in relation to its funding of colleges and universities, and its relationship with external partners. - Its internal functions and responsibilities, including as an employer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sfc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598142

## Provenance

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