---
title: "Award of Legal Services - Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610084"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION"
published: "2020-05-21"
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# Award of Legal Services - Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions

Buyer: SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610084

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## Summary

The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions. This tender process commenced on 1 June 2020 and will run until 31 May 2024, targeting the services industry specifically in the legal sector. The contract, valued at £580,000, was awarded to Anderson Strathern LLP, with Harper Macleod LLP designated as the reserve supplier. The procurement method employed was through the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services, particularly under Lot 3 focusing on litigation and employment law.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for law firms with expertise in litigation, reparation, and employment law, especially those based in Scotland who can deliver community benefits as part of their service. Companies that excel in providing legal assistance and have experience handling public sector contracts will find this tender particularly suitable for growth. The dual nature of the award also presents an opportunity for firms to engage as a reserve supplier, ensuring ongoing involvement in the contract should any conflicts or issues arise with the primary supplier.

## Notice

Award of the following requirement which includes a contract awarded to the 2nd ranked Supplier as Reserve Supplier. The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) is utilising the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (Multi-Lot)Ref SP-18-010: Lot 3 - Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Enquiries and hereby invite you to tender for the requirement for legal assistance in connection with the Principal Reporter's Statutory Functions and Employment Law, as detailed in the attached documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386859 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £580,000 |
| 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 CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LINTHOUSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3TE |
| 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 East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; FLOWER PLACE SMITHY; GATENBYSANDERSON; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; JACOBS; REFEYN; TNC ELECTRICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 11:15 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386859

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.linthouseha.com/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scra.gov.uk
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/

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