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title: "Award of DRC- External legal advice for Cladding Remediation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823931"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Award of DRC- External legal advice for Cladding Remediation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823931

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has finalised an award for external legal advice and services relating to the Cladding Remediation Programme. The award, dated 26th March 2026, involves providing legal counsel on the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) and related public and developer negotiations, as well as litigation, dispute resolution, and statutory guidance under the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024. The project is targeted at the services industry, specifically legal advisory and representation services, with Harper Macleod LLP secured as the supplier for an award valued at £333,000. The procurement approach was a direct tender initiation with the award marking the current stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in housing, construction, and environmental law, particularly those proficient in regulatory compliance and public policy. Firms with expertise in negotiation, contract management, statutory advisement, and remediation initiatives will find the cladding-related legal services sector a burgeoning market. The Scottish Government’s focus on the legal aspects of its Cladding Remediation Programme could pave the way for reputable legal entities and consultancies to establish themselves within the public procurement framework, fostering potential collaborations or expansion into broader governmental advisory roles.

## Notice

The Scottish Government require external legal advice to cover the implementation of the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) and general legal work related to the Cladding Remediation Programme including advice, litigation and dispute resolution assistance related to both developer-led buildings and other buildings in scope of the Cladding Remediation Programme, as follows:* Legal advice on the Developer Remediation Contract.* Any continued drafting work on the Developer Remediation Contract and associated documents.* Advice on any continued negotiations with Homes for Scotland and developers, and associated correspondence.* Attendance at negotiation meetings with Homes for Scotland and developers, and any associated meetings and correspondence.* Advice on Notices and Warrants issued in connection with the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024.* Advice and assistance on public and/or developer responses to Developer Remediation Contract.* Advice on Dispute Resolution mechanism under the DRC.* Advice and representation on legal issues relating to both the DRC and the wider Cladding Remediation Programme, including dispute resolution, litigation, and appeals.* Advice on the scope and interpretation of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024, including advice relating to the enactment of secondary legislation in connection with Ministers powers as conferred by the Act, advice relating to the publication of statutory standards for building assessment (as provided for at s. 32 of the Act) advice relating to the production of statutory or other guidance or any such documentation as Scottish Ministers may choose to publish.* Advice and support on the Responsible Developer Scheme.* Any other cladding related legal services as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552573 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NHS FIFE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT; STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ESRI (UK; GOSTA TRAINING; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS; LOCHLIE CONSTRUCTION; METPREP; PANDAPRINT; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; STANDARD BIOTOOLS; THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE; TRAVELERS INS; VALTECH; VENESKY BROWN; VOLUNTARY ACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:17 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552573

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

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