---
title: "ITT for the provision of Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000649322"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2021-03-31"
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# ITT for the provision of Legal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000649322

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## Summary

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman is currently initiating a tender process for the provision of legal services, with the submission deadline set for 27th April 2021. Located in Edinburgh, this opportunity falls under the category of general public services and has an estimated value of £12,000. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to submit tenders. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2021, with an initial duration of twelve months and the possibility of annual renewals for another two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in public law and advocacy. Businesses well-versed in the Living Wage standards and with a commitment to sustainability will be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Those able to demonstrate professional indemnity and public liability insurance coverage, as well as compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, will also have a strong advantage in the bidding process.

## Notice

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). 4. The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit and our role as an employer and lease-holder.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Tuesday 1 June 2021 - be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and Access to Information (ATI) legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act. The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit and our role as an employer and lease-holder.

Renewal: An initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410831 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410831

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410831
  ITT for the provision of Legal Services - The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). 4. The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit and our role as an employer and lease-holder.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spso.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000649322
- https://www.spso.org.uk/news-and-media

## Provenance

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