--- title: "ITT for the provision of Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN" published: "2024-11-05" --- # ITT for the provision of Legal Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455.json) ## Summary The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services. This tender is classified under general public services and is specifically for the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage and follows an open procedure, welcoming written submissions. The deadline for submission is 17:00 on Friday, 15 November 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 3 February 2025 for a duration of one year, with an option to renew annually for an additional two years. The anticipated value of the contract is £35,000 GBP. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive general advice, advocacy, and training relevant to SPSO's remit. Businesses with a robust understanding of Data Protection and Access to Information legislation, and those capable of ensuring confidentiality as per the SPSO Act, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that meet the Living Wage standard and have appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance can leverage this opportunity to secure a foothold or expand their service offerings within the public sector in Scotland. ## Notice The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit, and to our role as an employer and lease-holder. Deadline for submission: 17:00 Friday 15 November 2024. Download the invitation to tender document for further information and how to apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Monday 3 February 2025 - be provided by a single supplier - meet the Living Wage standard. The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for legal services for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further two years. The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and Access to Information (ATI) legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act. Renewal: An initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517649 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH7 4NS | | 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 | Leith Walk | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517649 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517649 ITT for the provision of Legal Services - The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit, and to our role as an employer and lease-holder. Deadline for submission: 17:00 Friday 15 November 2024. Download the invitation to tender document for further information and how to apply. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.spso.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455 - https://www.spso.org.uk/news-and-media ## 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-r6ebe6-0000782455. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782455.json.