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title: "Legal Services Framework (P21-0018)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631883"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
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# Legal Services Framework (P21-0018)

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631883

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Legal Services Framework (P21-0018)" initiated by Scottish Enterprise, along with Highlands & Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. This tender, classified under the services category and valued at £8,700,000, is set in Glasgow and aims to establish a framework agreement spanning four years, commencing in December 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The tender period concluded on 13 November 2020, followed by the award date of 13 November 2020. The process involved collaboration among multiple local agencies focused on economic development and training objectives.

This framework presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in corporate and public sector law, particularly those able to demonstrate substantial experience and qualification in delivering comprehensive legal services. Businesses that would thrive in this tender include large legal service providers, especially those registered with relevant regulatory bodies, capable of covering a wide range of legal needs. With potentially three to four suppliers to be appointed, this framework can facilitate growth for qualified legal practitioners seeking stable contracts with public sector entities in Scotland.

## Notice

Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a number of suitably qualified suppliers, operating under a framework agreement, to provide comprehensive legal services to Scottish Enterprise ("SE"), Highlands & Islands Enterprise ("HIE"), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency ("SOSE"), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives (together, the "Purchasers"). Each supplier so appointed will be eligible to perform or bid for individual contracts awarded under this framework. The number of suppliers to be appointed will be 3 or 4. A final decision will depend on the quality of tenders received and the extent to which the suppliers selected are capable of covering the range of services that may be required.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404081 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Scottish Enterprise (SE) publishes an annual forward plan of anticipated procurement activity. The recurrence of this framework is envisaged as being included within the plan for 2024. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,700,000 |
| Lots value | £8,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; BRODIES; BURNESS PAULL; CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404081
- 9 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396901

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396901&idx=1
  12th October 2020 - P21-0018 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396901&idx=2
  12th October 2020 - Appendix 4 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396901&idx=3
  12th October 2020 - Appendix 7 - Information Security Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396901&idx=4
  12th October 2020 - Health and Safety Policy (Scottish Enterprise)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396901&idx=5
  12th October 2020 - Information Classification and Handling Policy (Scottish Enterprise)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396901&idx=6
  12th October 2020 - Information Security Policy (Scottish Enterprise)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396901
  Legal Services Framework (P21-0018) - Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404081
  Legal Services Framework (P21-0018) - Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631883
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/single-point-of-enquiry/
- https://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/

## Provenance

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