--- title: "Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-13" --- # Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, seeking to secure a contract for legal services under the title "Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work." This open tender process encompasses various legal services required by the council's Legal Services department. The tender, initiated on 16 March 2021, had a submission deadline of 19 April 2021, with a total contract value of £920,000. The process categorised under services is designed to ensure best value for the public authority. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in commercial law, civil litigation, and various forms of contractual and compliance advice. The successful bidder would also need to meet specific criteria relating to insurance and financial stability, which further emphasises the need for experienced providers in the legal sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant business growth, particularly for firms based in or able to service the Fife area. ## Notice Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services. ### Lot Information Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of support, advice, and representation: general legal services, as required, to the Council's Legal Services. Renewal: The framework period is for a three years period with the option to extend a further 12 months, dependant on the performance of the contractor and the Council's requirements. Provision of Support, Advice and Representation: Court of Session Work Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of support, advice, and representation: Court of Session Work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services Renewal: The framework period is for a three years period with the option to extend a further 12 months, dependant on the performance of the contractor and the Council's requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421142 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £920,000 | | Lots value | £926,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £920,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 6GH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421142 - 16 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409553 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409553 Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work - Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421142 Provision of Legal Services, Support, Advice & Representation: General Legal Services & Court of Session Work - Fife Council has a requirement to secure a Contract offering Best Value to the Council for the provision of legal services, support, advice & representation: general legal services & court of session work, as required, to the Council's Legal Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644455 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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