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title: "The Provision of Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798962"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# The Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798962

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland has concluded a procurement process for the provision of legal services, with Harper Macleod LLP awarded the contract, valued at £20,000. The procurement, categorised under general public services within the CPV classification 79100000, was conducted as an open procedure and relates to services across the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. The buying organisation, positioned as a central purchasing body, initiated the tender on 15th May 2025, and the contract was signed on 21st April 2025. The procurement stage is complete, as highlighted in the award notice, which aligns with the legal services framework set for 2023-2027. The location for delivery is primarily Edinburgh, with the central office based at General Register House.

This tender opens specific growth avenues for large firms offering legal services, particularly those capable of catering to the public sector's needs. Companies like Harper Macleod LLP that specialise in legal advisory, general legal inquiries and consultancy are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the scale of the buyer, organisations with the capacity to align with governmental and public service requirements stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, participating in these tenders can enhance a firm's reputation and standing in public sector engagements, provided they meet the open procedure's rigorous standards.

## Notice

General legal enquiries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530406 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| 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

- 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530406

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530406
  The Provision of Legal Services - General legal enquiries

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798962

## Provenance

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