---
title: "Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748006"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-31"
---

# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748006

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## Summary

The Scottish Funding Council, based in Edinburgh, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services under the title "Legal Services Framework" to Burness Paull LLP. This contract falls under the industry category of education and involves the procurement of services through an open procedure. The tender process was initiated on 19th October 2023, with a tender period closing on 21st November 2023.

This tender for legal services presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the legal sector, to compete for providing legal advice and support tailored to the tertiary education sector in Scotland. Suppliers registered and qualified to provide legal services in Scotland are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, highlighting the potential for growth and collaboration within the education industry in Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice and support across a wide range of topics with particular relevance to the tertiary education sector in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497557 |
| 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 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | September 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HD |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURNESS PAULL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497557
- 19 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490853

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490853&idx=4
  19th October 2023 - SFC Professional Services Agreement Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490853&idx=1
  19th October 2023 - SFC 08 10-23 Legal Services Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490853&idx=2
  19th October 2023 - SFC 08 10-23 Legal Services Response template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490853&idx=3
  19th October 2023 - SFC 08 10-13 Legal Services Pricing template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490853
  Legal Services Framework - Provision of legal advice and support across a wide range of topics with particular relevance to the tertiary education sector in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497557
  Legal Services Framework - Provision of legal advice and support across a wide range of topics with particular relevance to the tertiary education sector in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748006
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.sfc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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