--- title: "Law Accountancy Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-10-08" --- # Law Accountancy Services Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government recently completed the procurement process for the "Law Accountancy Services Framework," acquiring services primarily for the Scottish Government Legal Directorate's Litigation Division, with potential needs from The Office of The Advocate General. The open procedure under the services category concluded with the award dated 1st October 2025, to Keith Mitchell Law Accountants. The contract, valued at £300,000, covers the region of UKM, with a framework contract set to run initially from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with an extension option until 2029. This procurement process, categorised under the CPV classification 79211000, reflects the buyer's role as a central purchasing and mediation body. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in law accountancy and related services. The establishment of a robust framework offers a stable platform for service providers to secure recurring work with the Scottish Government, enhancing organisational growth and stability. SMEs, given their agility and specialised expertise, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar opportunities in the future, leveraging their capabilities in managing legal accountancy services efficiently. This contract also underscores the importance of high-quality service delivery combined with competitive pricing, opening doors for businesses that meet these criteria to expand their public sector client base. ## Notice The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a framework for Law Accountancy Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a framework of suitably qualified Law Accountancy service providers. These services will be required primarily by the Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD), Litigation Division. There may be a future occasional requirement from The Office of The Advocate General (OAG) to utilise this framework. Options: The contract period is from 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2028. The Purchaser may extend the contract by 12 months from 01/10/2028 to 30/09/2029. Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract by a further 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540935 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 30 or 42 months subject to optional extensional periods | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KEITH MITCHELL LAW ACCOUNTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79212500 - Accounting review services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540935 - 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536593 - 11 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534565 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534565 Law Accountancy Services Framework - The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a framework for Law Accountancy Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540935 Law Accountancy Services Framework - The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a framework for Law Accountancy Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804216 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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