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title: "Framework for the Provision of Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698671"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-31"
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# Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698671

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## Summary

The Scottish Social Services Council, based in Dundee, UK, has completed the award process for a framework for the Provision of Legal Services. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract value is 500,000 GBP. The award was given to Anderson Strathern LLP and Brodies. The procurement aims to provide legal advice and representation mainly for fitness to practise panel investigations and other regulatory matters.

This tender opportunity for the Provision of Legal Services by the Scottish Social Services Council presents a chance for law firms and legal service providers to secure contracts. Businesses suited for this opportunity are those experienced in providing legal advice for regulatory functions, particularly in social protection. The framework contract, valued at 500,000 GBP, offers potential for growth in the legal services industry, with a focus on maintaining integrity and reducing conflicts of interest.

## Notice

A multi supplier ranked framework to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. 2 ranked suppliers reduces the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A multi supplier ranked framework to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Renewal: The SSSC may extend the framework agreement by one (1) x twelve (12) month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457695 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; BRODIES |

## 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
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457695
- 29 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452626

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN452626&idx=1
  29th June 2022 - Invitation to Tender - Provision of Legal Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452626
  Framework for the Provision of Legal Services - A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457695
  Framework for the Provision of Legal Services - A multi supplier ranked framework to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. 2 ranked suppliers reduces the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698671
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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