--- title: "Provision of Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-28" --- # Provision of Legal Services Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650.json) ## Summary The Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services through an open procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £100,000 GBP, was signed on 22nd March 2024. The buying organisation, Scottish Borders Council, based in Newtown St Boswells, UK, sought services from legal firms to represent them in court-related matters. The contract, under the "services" category, aims to ensure the council's proper representation in Court of Session work, with an expected annual spend of £20,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This contract for legal services from the Scottish Borders Council offers business growth opportunities for legal firms capable of providing court-based legal expertise. Businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those experienced in court representation, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender, open for a writing submission method, has a bid opening date of 19th February 2024 and a bid validity period ending on 19th April 2024. The contract period is set for 5 years, with potential extensions available. The contract also includes community benefit requirements for sustainable community transformation initiatives. ## Notice To engage the services of a Legal firm who can provide predominantly court based legal services on their behalf and provide legal expertise. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To engage the services of a Legal firm who can provide predominantly court based legal services on their behalf and provide legal expertise. The objective of this contract is to ensure that Scottish Borders Council is properly and adequately represented in all Court of Session work and has access to an 'out of hours' service for all court work, during public and other holiday periods and potentially at weekends if required. It is anticipated the yearly spend will be 20,000 GBP per annum however, examples of past services are not an indication of future service, and no guarantees can be given as to the expected levels of work.. This is an Award Notice Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extensions periods available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502079 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The contract is for a maximum of five years. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLYDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502079 - 16 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496558 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=2 16th January 2024 - 1001190- Additional Terms and Conditions- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=3 16th January 2024 - 1001190- Privacy Notice -Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=4 16th January 2024 - 1001190- Declarations, Forms and Certificates- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=5 16th January 2024 - 1001190- Tender Information- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=6 16th January 2024 - 1001190- Provision of Legal Services Specification v3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=7 16th January 2024 - 1001190- Performance Management Plan-Provision of Legal Services v1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=8 16th January 2024 - 1001190-Bidders Response Commercial Questions v1.0- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=9 16th January 2024 - 1001190-Bidders Response Technical Questions v1.1- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=10 16th January 2024 - 1001190-CPSPROO180a - Community Benefit Schedule v1.0- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=11 16th January 2024 - 1001190-CPSPROO180b - Community Benefit Delivery Plan v1.0- Provision of Legal Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=12 16th January 2024 - Sustainability Procurement Charter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496558&idx=1 16th January 2024 - 1001190-CCSPROP002 T&C's Purchase of Services 3.8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496558 Provision of Legal Services - To engage the services of a Legal firm who can provide predominantly court based legal services on their behalf and provide legal expertise. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502079 Provision of Legal Services - To engage the services of a Legal firm who can provide predominantly court based legal services on their behalf and provide legal expertise. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754650 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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