--- title: "Legal services - future of SWAN" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-03-10" --- # Legal services - future of SWAN Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Legal services - future of SWAN" is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated value of £217,925. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 12 March 2021. NSS is seeking qualified firms to provide professional legal and commercial advice for the development of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN), which serves the public sector in Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in Scots Law and experience working within public procurement frameworks. Businesses that specialize in legal services and commercial advice, especially those familiar with public sector projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the emphasis on fair work practices and community benefits highlights NSS's commitment to quality and ethical engagement, which could lead to additional long-term relationships for successful bidders within the public sector. ## Notice Provision of legal services for the Future of Swan procurement project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1. The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("NSS") is the contracting authority for the Scottish Wide Area Network ("SWAN") which serves the public sector in Scotland. NSS has been instructed by the SWAN members to undertake a procurement for a framework agreement to replace the current SWAN (the "Project"). 2. NSS requires a high level of professional legal and commercial advice and support throughout the Project and optionally for the duration of the resulting framework. NSS requires to appoint appropriately experienced and qualified legal advisors (the "Firm") to act on its behalf, to provide pro-active advice on all the contractual and legal aspects of the Project and generally undertake all legal work required to facilitate successful completion of the Project, including those set out in more detail in the ITT.. Only a Firm which will use staff to provide the Legal Services who are appropriately qualified in Scots Law will be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443095 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £217,925 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443095 - 19 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404557 - 8 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403675 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403675&idx=4 22nd January 2021 - Following a request-please see attached. Part 3 documents will not be shared due to confidentiality. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403675&idx=3 20th January 2021 - Further update to one of the clarification questions answered earlier today (20/01/2021). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403675&idx=2 20th January 2021 - Response to clarification questions received on Friday 15th and Monday 18th January. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403675&idx=1 8th January 2021 - Invitation to Tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403675 Legal services - future of SWAN - Provision of legal services for the Future of Swan procurement project. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443095 Legal services - future of SWAN - Provision of legal services for the Future of Swan procurement project. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640454 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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