--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-09-28" --- # Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for a framework titled "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff." The procurement, conducted by the Scottish Government Legal Directorate, aimed to secure temporary legal staff services to address staffing gaps and unforeseen business needs. The awarded contracts were given to Service Care Solutions Ltd and FWA (Scotland) Ltd. The total contract value is £8,000,000 GBP, and the procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category. The procurement was carried out through a ranked solution with two suppliers placed. This tender for the provision of temporary legal staff by the Scottish Government offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the legal staffing industry. SMEs that can supply quality legal staff services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process has awarded contracts worth a substantial amount, indicating a significant business opportunity. Businesses with experience in temporary staffing services and a track record of quality and competitive pricing are encouraged to consider bidding for this opportunity to collaborate with the Scottish Government. ## Notice The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has awarded two contracts with with an external service provider for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has awarded two contracts with with an external service provider for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission.. The contracts have been award awarded as follows: First ranked supplier : Service Care Solutions Second ranked supplier: FWA (Scotland) Ltd Renewal: A 12 month option to extend will be included taking the total duration to 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489275 | | 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 | 28 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | FWA (SCOTLAND; SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 28 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489275 - 4 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477843 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477843 Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489275 Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff - The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has awarded two contracts with with an external service provider for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements for SGLD, the Office of the Advocate General, Public Local Inquiries and the Scottish Law Commission. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731302 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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