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title: "Legal Services Framework Agreement 2026-2030"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817760"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LEGAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION (SLCC)"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Legal Services Framework Agreement 2026-2030

Buyer: SCOTTISH LEGAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION (SLCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817760

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## Summary

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has completed a procurement process for a Legal Services Framework Agreement running from 2026 to 2030. This contract was awarded on 3rd August 2026, following an open procurement method. The SLCC, headquartered at 12-13 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, sought to establish partnerships with up to three legal service providers. The services are not tied to a specific spend and encompass a variety of legal tasks, including representation in various courts and advice on legal regulations. The procurement fell under the industry category of Legal Services and was targeted at the UKM region. The procurement process included electronic submissions, with a tender period that closed on 16th April 2026. This framework agreement enhances the SLCC's ability to handle legal matters efficiently over the four-year contract period.

This framework agreement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large legal firms possessing expertise in public sector legislation and representation in high-level legal settings. Firms like Burness Paull LLP, Harper Macleod LLP, and Brodies LLP, which have secured places within the framework, are positioned to benefit from the demand-led nature of the contract, which supports diverse legal engagements. Businesses within the legal services sector looking to expand operations in Scotland should consider this type of procurement as it offers potential financial growth without guaranteed expenditure levels, ensuring flexibility and strategic planning for firms focused on public sector and legal regulation services.

## Notice

The SLCC looking to appoint up to three legal service providers Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services. The average annual legal spend of the SLCC over the last four years has been 266,879 GBP, the total spend in that period was 1,067,516 GBP. Work is demand led, and the SLCC does not guarantee any level of spend under the contract. Legal work will include representation of the SLCC in appeals of our decisions (Inner House of the Court of Session), Judicial Review (Outer House), general litigation (occasional sheriff court or other tribunal), advice on the legislation supporting legal regulation and the work of the SLCC, advice on general public sector legislation (Human Rights, FOI, etc.), debt recovery, general business advice and occasional advice on areas of law relating to the complaints the SLCC receives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SLCC looking to appoint up to three legal service providers Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services. The average annual legal spend of the SLCC over the last four years has been 266,879 GBP, the total spend in that period was 1,067,516 GBP. Work is demand led, and the SLCC does not guarantee any level of spend under the contract. Legal work will include representation of the SLCC in appeals of our decisions (Inner House of the Court of Session), Judicial Review (Outer House), general litigation (occasional sheriff court or other tribunal), advice on the legislation supporting legal regulation and the work of the SLCC, advice on general public sector legislation (Human Rights, FOI, etc.), debt recovery, general business advice and occasional advice on areas of law relating to the complaints the SLCC receives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561425 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LEGAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION (SLCC) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 2AF |
| 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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRODIES; BURNESS PAULL; HARPER MACLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561425
- 9 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549088
  Legal Services Framework Agreement 2026-2030 - The SLCC looking to appoint up to three legal service providers Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services. The average annual legal spend of the SLCC over the last four years has been 266,879 GBP, the total spend in that period was 1,067,516 GBP. Work is demand led, and the SLCC does not guarantee any level of spend under the contract. Legal work will include representation of the SLCC in appeals of our decisions (Inner House of the Court of Session), Judicial Review (Outer House), general litigation (occasional sheriff court or other tribunal), advice on the legislation supporting legal regulation and the work of the SLCC, advice on general public sector legislation (Human Rights, FOI, etc.), debt recovery, general business advice and occasional advice on areas of law relating to the complaints the SLCC receives.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561425
  Legal Services Framework Agreement 2026-2030 - The SLCC looking to appoint up to three legal service providers Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services. The average annual legal spend of the SLCC over the last four years has been 266,879 GBP, the total spend in that period was 1,067,516 GBP. Work is demand led, and the SLCC does not guarantee any level of spend under the contract. Legal work will include representation of the SLCC in appeals of our decisions (Inner House of the Court of Session), Judicial Review (Outer House), general litigation (occasional sheriff court or other tribunal), advice on the legislation supporting legal regulation and the work of the SLCC, advice on general public sector legislation (Human Rights, FOI, etc.), debt recovery, general business advice and occasional advice on areas of law relating to the complaints the SLCC receives.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishlegalcomplaints.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817760

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