---
title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786422"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-12-19"
---

# Legal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786422

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of legal services, specifically targeting legal advice and support related to ongoing investigations and scrutiny concerning the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). Classified under the 'General public services' industry category (CPV code 79100000), the process culminated in awarding a contract to Harper Macleod LLP. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract, valued at £20,000, was signed on 18th December 2024, and the services are to be delivered in the region of the UKM. The procurement stage is complete, having transitioned from tendering to awarding the contract.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those experienced in handling governmental and healthcare-related legal issues. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in litigation, reparation, employment, and public inquiries services would find this contract appealing, as evidenced by the successful bid of Harper Macleod LLP, an SME. This tender highlights the demand for legal advisory services within the public sector, offering a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in such services.

## Notice

Provision of Legal advice and support to Scottish Ministers relating to the response requirements to ongoing legal investigations and scrutiny into matters relating to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Legal advice and support to Scottish Ministers relating to the response requirements to ongoing legal investigations and scrutiny into matters relating to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). Direct Award call-off via Lot 3 Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Public Inquiries Services of the SG Legal Services Framework Agreement (SP-22-011)

Options: The Authority reserves the option to extend the contract for an additional 3 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520747 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520747

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520747
  Legal Services - Provision of Legal advice and support to Scottish Ministers relating to the response requirements to ongoing legal investigations and scrutiny into matters relating to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786422
- https://www.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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