---
title: "Award of C528870 Legal Services for Public Local Inquiries"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625647"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-11-10"
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# Award of C528870 Legal Services for Public Local Inquiries

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625647

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking legal services for public local inquiries under the title "Award of C528870 Legal Services for Public Local Inquiries". This procurement opportunity falls within the services industry category, with the procurement process currently in the Award stage. The tender period commenced on 2nd November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2024, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The legal services will be provided by Morton Fraser, following their appointment through the SG Framework Agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in legal advisory and information services, to expand their business within public sector contracts. Firms specialising in public inquiries and administrative law would be particularly suitable candidates for participation. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish relationships with government entities, enhancing their reputation and paving the way for future procurement opportunities across similar public service initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers and UK Government (through the Office of Advocate General (OAG)) have appointed a firm of legal advisers under the SG Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services SP-18-010 - Lot 3. The contract will cover legal services in relation to public local inquiry services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399326 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SPA ON BEHALF OF HAWTHORN HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 40 |
| Supplier names | 21CC GROUP; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AXA ART INSURANCE; CAPTURE ALL; CODA PRODUCTION SERVICES; COHESION MEDICAL; DUNCAN WEMYSS; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; G D CHALMERS; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GLADE DEER MANAGEMENT; GOING BALLISTIC; GROUNDWATER LIFT TRUCKS; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HYMANS ROBERTSON; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; JOHN GRAHAM; LINDE MH SCOTLAND; LORIEN; MARK GARRICK; MCLAREN TRACTORS; MORTON FRASER; NEWSDIRECT (UK; OAKBANK WASTE MANAGEMENT; PERTEMPS; RAVENHILL; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; RITEMP SERVICES; S M R FORESTRY; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SOLWAY PLANT HIRE; STANFORD COACHWORKS AND MOBILITY SERVICES; STREETWISE SERVICES; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; W N LINDSAY; WM. WILSON AND SONS; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2020 at 11:20 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399326

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.sasa.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot

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