---
title: "Award of Case 533200 Legal Services for UK Infected Blood Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629933"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-10-29"
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# Award of Case 533200 Legal Services for UK Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629933

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Award of Case 533200 Legal Services for UK Infected Blood Inquiry," which falls under the services category, specifically legal services. The procurement process began on 2nd November 2020 and will continue until 31st October 2023, with the potential for an extension. This contract has a total value of £150,000 and was signed on 16th October 2020. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, with the procurement representing a critical phase in supporting the Inquiry chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialised in public inquiry and related legal services, particularly those experienced in handling complex cases and government inquiries. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in legal advice, compliance, and representation in public inquiries would be well-suited to compete for such tenders, especially as the inquiry progresses and potentially requires additional support or services in the future.

## Notice

The UK Infected Blood Inquiry, established under the Inquiries Act 2005, began operating in May 2018, chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff.The Scottish Government is a core participant in the Inquiry and has appointed external legal advisors to allow the Scottish Government to participate fully in the Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398154 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Lochar |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BRODIES; DFFC; FORESTRY CONTRACTORS SCOTLAND; MEDINET; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; TOTALLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 11:33 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398154

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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