--- title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-03-31" --- # Provision of Legal Services Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004.json) ## Summary The Scottish Police Authority is seeking to establish a Provision of Legal Services Framework, focusing on public order and safety. This procurement falls under the services category and will be conducted using an open procedure. The main procurement stage is at the 'award' phase, with key dates including the contract signing on 10th April 2024. Relevant industry codes include CPV 79100000, covering various legal services. The procurement is conducted across multiple lots, each with specific legal service focus areas such as employment law, general litigation, complaints and conduct advice, inquiries and reviews, procurement advice, and conveyancing advice. The framework agreement covers the UKM region, encompassing Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Dundee. This framework presents substantial opportunities for growth, primarily targeting large legal services firms with the capacity to deliver specialised legal support across different areas of law. Successful suppliers such as Clyde & Co, Ledingham Chalmers LLP, and Harper Macleod LLP have been awarded contracts within this framework, demonstrating the competitive landscape for established legal entities. Businesses specialised in employment law, litigation, or conveyancing can find significant opportunities to expand their operations while contributing to public order and safety. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive process, fostering fair competition and providing diverse opportunities for qualified legal service providers. ## Notice Provision of Legal Services as per ITT available via PCSt ### Lot Information Employment Law & Legal Advice (HR Matters) Provision of Legal Services Lot 1 - Employment Law & Legal Advice (HR Matters) as per ITT available via PCSt Provision of Legal Services Lot 2.General Litigation & Advice Lot 2.General Litigation & Advice - as per attached ITT via PCSt Provision of Legal Services Lot 3.Advice and representation on complaints, conduct and disciplinary matters in respect of police officers and staff Lot 3.Advice and representation on complaints, conduct and disciplinary matters in respect of police officers and staff as per available ITT via PCSt Provision of Legal Services Lot 4.Inquiries & Reviews Lot 4.Inquiries & Reviews as per ITT available via PCSt Provision of Legal Services Lot 5.Procurement Advice Lot 5.Procurement Advice as per ITT available via PCSt Provision of Legal Services - Lot 6. Conveyancing Advice Lot 6. Conveyancing Advice as per ITT available via PCSt ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527120 | | 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 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,620,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £577,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G51 1DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Govan | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | CLYDE; DWF; HARPER MACLEOD; LEDINGHAM CHALMERS; MORTON FRASER; MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS; THORNTONS LAW; TLT; WEIGHTMANS (SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527120 - 29 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495698 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495698 Provision of Legal Services Framework - Provision of Legal Services as per ITT available via PCSt - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527120 Provision of Legal Services Framework - Provision of Legal Services as per ITT available via PCSt ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753004 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/guest/login.do ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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