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title: "Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council"
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# Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783244

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## Summary

The latest contracting process facilitated by East Renfrewshire Council, in collaboration with Renfrewshire Council, focused on the procurement of comprehensive legal services. This process, identified by the document ID AUG537448, was part of an open tender procedure targeting the provision of legal services across various categories such as land and property, subsidy control, and employment law, primarily within the industry category "General public services". The tenders aimed to cover regions across the UK, particularly focusing on UKM83. The procurement stage is complete as of August 2025, with the contracts signed on the 6th of August 2025. This process followed a structured schedule that included electronic submission, with the award period commencing immediately after the tender closure on the 24th of February 2025.

The procurement process presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of handling public sector projects. The awarded lots highlight diverse specialities, ranging from infrastructure advice to contentious and non-contentious construction legalities. It provides a robust platform for large law firms and SMEs alike, demonstrated by numerous firms like Brodies LLP and Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP successfully bidding on different lots. With provisions for contract extensions, the framework allows for long-term engagements, enhancing business growth prospects through reliable revenue streams. Additionally, the remits requiring expertise in Scots Law and specific accreditation criteria may fit well with firms holding substantial experience and qualifications in the field, presenting a competitive edge in bidding for such government contracts.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies to advise and assist both East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire Council for the provision of Legal Services

### Lot Information

Subsidy Control, Completion, Vires & Judicial Review

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of Subsidy Control, competition law, vires and judicial review. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Renewal: options to extend for 2 x 12 month extension

Infrastructure & Projects

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of non contentious construction, including EU Procurement advice, contentious construction issues and general legal advice relating to City Deal, Regeneration, Development and / or other Council projects. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend

Contentious Construction

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on contentious construction issues relating to City Deal, Regeneration, Development and / or other council projects. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 month extensions

Rail Related Infrastructure Projects

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council as defined in all other lots, specifically for projects which include rail industry requirements. Individual requirements for this project may also be called off under any other relevant lot.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: option to extend 2 x 12 months extension period

Employment

Advising, assisting and representation to East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of employment law including, but not limited to, the matters listed in the scope of requirements below. Advice and representation on equal pay and related discrimination claims arising from the Council's pay and grading structure are excluded from this lot.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

General Litigation

Advising and assisting East Renfrewshire or Renfrewshire Council on all aspects of civil litigation, including representation at courts and tribunals as required.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: option to extend for 2 x 12 month extension periods

Land & Property

To advise on all aspects of land and property, including Compulsory Purchase Orders, Acquisitions & Disposals, Statutory Planning Processes and Conveyancing. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: options to extend 2 x 12 months periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537448 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Once 24 months plus 2 x 12 month extension periods if used |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £285,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; BRODIES; HARPER MACLEOD; LEDINGHAM CHALMERS; MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS; SHEPHERD & WEDDERBURN |

## 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

- 21 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537448
- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522194

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522194
  Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies to advise and assist both East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire Council for the provision of Legal Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537448
  Provision of Legal Services for East Renfrewshire Council & Renfrewshire Council - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies to advise and assist both East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire Council for the provision of Legal Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/paisley-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783244
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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