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title: "Provision of Legal Accounting Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786382"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-12-19"
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# Provision of Legal Accounting Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786382

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, is inviting tenders for the provision of Legal Accounting Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Public order and safety (COFOG 03) and encompasses the region of the United Kingdom (UKM). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 24th January 2025 at 12:00 pm. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is GBP 240,000. The contract term is set for an initial one year with the possibility of two additional extensions of twelve months each.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal accounting services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a high-profile public sector client. Suitable firms should possess the capability to independently review and validate fee notes and itemized invoices related to legal proceedings involving Police Scotland officers. Companies with experience in managing and auditing legal costs, ideally with familiarity in handling public sector contracts, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful tenderer will need to meet stringent requirements, including financial robustness, insurance coverage, and technical competency, ensuring a comprehensive service delivery aligned with the expectations of the Scottish Police Authority.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking services of a Legal Accountant on an ongoing basis to independently review fee notes and itemised invoices received by the Authority / Police Scotland from Legal agents involved in relevant existing legal proceedings or new cases. The appointed Contractor will be required to carry out a review of invoices to ensure the Authority for Police Scotland and themselves are paying a fair and reasonable amount for services to the relevant officers/ staff which are in line with agreed industry rates. Police Scotland Officers, in certain circumstances, may receive financial support for legal fees and legal expenses if legal proceedings are initiated against them. If officers have acted in good faith to execute their lawful duties, they may apply for such funding via the Scottish Police Federation. This covers:- - Applications in connection with criminal proceedings taken against a police officer for matters alleged to have occurred in the execution of the officer's duty; - Civil proceedings taken against an officer arising out of some matter said to have occurred in the execution of the officer's duty; and - A Fatal Accident Inquiry into a death which is in some way connected with the officer's execution of their duty. - Any other proceedings where officers may require legal advice

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure - Please see ITT docs for full details

Renewal: The duration of the contract shall be for one (1) year with the option to extend the contract for a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months in duration, to be taken at the sole discretion of the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520690 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520690

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520690&idx=5
  19th December 2024 - Please complete and submit via the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520690&idx=6
  19th December 2024 - Please complete and submit via the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520690&idx=1
  19th December 2024 - Full ITT Doc - For Information only.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520690&idx=2
  19th December 2024 - Quality Questions - Please complete and submit via the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520690&idx=3
  19th December 2024 - Pricing - Please complete and submit via the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520690&idx=4
  19th December 2024 - Please complete and submit via the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520690
  Provision of Legal Accounting Services - The Authority is seeking services of a Legal Accountant on an ongoing basis to independently review fee notes and itemised invoices received by the Authority / Police Scotland from Legal agents involved in relevant existing legal proceedings or new cases. The appointed Contractor will be required to carry out a review of invoices to ensure the Authority for Police Scotland and themselves are paying a fair and reasonable amount for services to the relevant officers/ staff which are in line with agreed industry rates. Police Scotland Officers, in certain circumstances, may receive financial support for legal fees and legal expenses if legal proceedings are initiated against them. If officers have acted in good faith to execute their lawful duties, they may apply for such funding via the Scottish Police Federation. This covers:- - Applications in connection with criminal proceedings taken against a police officer for matters alleged to have occurred in the execution of the officer's duty; - Civil proceedings taken against an officer arising out of some matter said to have occurred in the execution of the officer's duty; and - A Fatal Accident Inquiry into a death which is in some way connected with the officer's execution of their duty. - Any other proceedings where officers may require legal advice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=786382
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786382
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=786382

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