--- title: "EC1035 Legal Services 2025" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2025-02-27" --- # EC1035 Legal Services 2025 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for EC1035 Legal Services 2025, appointing a panel of up to four firms to provide external legal services. This single-lot framework covers a broad range of legal services, from ad-hoc advice to complex contractual and corporate matters. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in an award date of 1 February 2025, with the contract valued at £3,200,000. Key suppliers include Brodies LLP, Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP, Pinsent Masons LLP, and Shepherd and Wedderburn. The entire process pertains to the services industry, specifically legal services, and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services. Firms capable of providing comprehensive legal advice across various matters, including international and non-UK jurisdictions, are well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises. Additionally, the inclusion of a community benefits requirement presents further opportunities for firms dedicated to delivering community benefit outcomes. Participation in this tender process not only secures potential financial gain but also positions firms as preferred legal advisors for one of the UK's prominent educational institutions, thus contributing to long-term business growth and sector reputation. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. Information regarding the three key University stakeholders for this requirement can be found at: - Legal Services: https://www.ed.ac.uk/legal-services - Estates Department: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings - Human Resources: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources Full details of the scope of the service requirement, including that of the key stakeholders above, can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT. **Supplier Presentation / Interviews ** As part of supplier responses to this ITT the University will requires suppliers to individually attend a presentation and Q&A session at the University on w/c 30th September. Invites will be sent out the week prior, following receipt of compliant bids. Further information on this can also be found in the ITT document. Options: 12-month extension option available. Renewal: 12 month further extension option in contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524774 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | £3,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | 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 East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BRODIES; MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS; PINSENT MASONS; SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN | ## 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 - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524774 - 20 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512483 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512483 EC1035 Legal Services 2025 - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524774 EC1035 Legal Services 2025 - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.ed.ac.uk/legal-services - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659.json.