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title: "Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650520"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-12"
---

# Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650520

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams," which falls under the services category within the general public services industry. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, having successfully selected Ashurst LLP as the supplier. The contract, valued at £60,000, was signed on 1st March 2020. The procurement activities took place in Edinburgh, with legal support aimed specifically at the operations of the Edinburgh Trams.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers specialising in public transport contracts and local government engagements, particularly those with experience in navigating public procurement processes. Businesses with a proven track record in providing legal support for municipal projects would be particularly well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future, helping to foster growth in their sector by leveraging the established relationships and knowledge required for ongoing public service contracts.

## Notice

Direct award (without competition) for legal support of the Edinburgh Trams operating contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of legal services for Edinburgh Trams with competition. The contractor have a longstanding relationship with the Council in its dealing with the Edinburgh Trams operating contract with a significant level of knowledge of the arrangements.. As approved via the Council's waiver process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411884 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411884

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411884
  Award of Legal Support for Edinburgh Trams - Direct award (without competition) for legal support of the Edinburgh Trams operating contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650520

## Provenance

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