--- title: "Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND (CAS)" published: "2025-04-16" --- # Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice Buyer: CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND (CAS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580.json) ## Summary Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has initiated an open procurement process for providing employment law advice and legal support services. The title of the tender is "Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice," and it falls under the services category, specifically legal services (CPV code 79111000). The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure, and electronic submissions are accepted until 9th May 2025 at 17:00. The primary location for the delivery is within the UKM region, covering Scotland. The service comprises two tiers: internal employment law advice for CAS and its bureaux, and legal consultancy and training for frontline advisers assisting clients with employment issues. The contract period is from 6th July 2025 to 5th July 2028. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for legal firms specializing in employment law to expand their client base and service portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing internal legal advisory services, litigation cover, or legal training stand to benefit significantly from participating in this procurement. The combination of advisory services and consultancy work offers a balanced workload, promising stable, long-term engagement. Companies with proven proficiency in supporting non-profit organizations or those with experience in legal services related to employment issues will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, encouraging diverse and competitive bids. ## Notice Provision of two key employment law services for the Citizens Advice network in Scotland: Tier 1: Internal employment law advice and litigation cover for our own employees across CAS and bureaux Tier 2: Legal consultancy and training for frontline advisers supporting clients with employment issues ### Lot Information Tier 1 - Employment Law Advisory Services & Legal Expenses Insurance See IIT document Tier 2 Client Employment Legal Support and Adviser Training See IIT document A combined bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 See IIT document ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528518 | | 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 | 16 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 5 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND (CAS) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH7 4GB | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528518 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528518&idx=1 16th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528518 Citizens Advice Scotland Network - Employment Law Advice - Provision of two key employment law services for the Citizens Advice network in Scotland: Tier 1: Internal employment law advice and litigation cover for our own employees across CAS and bureaux Tier 2: Legal consultancy and training for frontline advisers supporting clients with employment issues ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cas.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796580 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796580 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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