---
title: "Award of EQUITY RELEASE PILOT LEGAL SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824257"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Award of EQUITY RELEASE PILOT LEGAL SERVICES

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824257

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, awarding a contract for the provision of legal services related to its Equity Loan Pilot Scheme, which is now closed. The industry category for this tender is legal representation services. This award is part of the 'services' procurement category and falls under the CPV classification 79112000. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method, meaning the contract was awarded to Anderson Strathern LLP without competition. The award date was on 3rd March 2026, with the procurement stage currently being 'Award'. The contract was signed on the same day and is now active, with an estimated value of £10,000. 

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with a focus on equity loans or financial services, to align with governmental projects. Although the procurement method did not involve open competition, understanding the needs and requirements of the Scottish Government can bode well for future direct contracting opportunities. Firms with expertise in dealing with governmental clients or those that can offer bespoke legal solutions tailored for financial schemes are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. The awarding of this contract indicates that the Scottish Government values providers that understand the nuances of their financial schemes.

## Notice

Provision of legal services in relation to existing borrowers of the Scottish Government's now closed Equity Loan Pilot Scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550911 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; NHS FIFE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ; ANDERSON STRATHERN; ATKINSREALIS; CEFAS; DALES MARINE SERVICES; DIVERSE SCHOOL TRAVEL; J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS; LLOYD; PARENTPAY; QIAGEN; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SWECO; THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550911

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

## Provenance

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