--- title: "Provision of Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-04-13" --- # Provision of Legal Services Buyer: DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109.json) ## Summary The Dunbritton Housing Association, based in Dumbarton, is currently in the tender stage for a legal services contract valued at £135,000. This open procedure tender seeks to engage a single supplier for a three-year term, with an option for two additional one-year extensions, to provide comprehensive legal services. These services include general legal, contractual, procurement, construction, acquisitions, and property conveyancing, among other areas, across Dunbritton's operating areas in Scotland. Interested parties must ensure submissions are made electronically by 8th May 2026, aligning with the tender's closing period. The contract is active and categorized under services within the housing and community amenities sector, with all communications conducted in English and compliance with relevant regulations assured by the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for law firms with expertise in the specified areas, particularly those already established within or seeking to expand into the Scottish legal market. The Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criterion ensures that firms providing competitive pricing and excellence in service provision stand to secure a sustained partnership with the Dunbritton Housing Association. Suitably qualified businesses, capable of demonstrating past success in similar contract engagements and maintaining the necessary insurance standards, are encouraged to compete. The contractual emphasis on community benefits further suggests a preference for suppliers committed to contributing positively to local societal outcomes, offering a platform for firms to showcase their corporate social responsibility strengths. ## Notice The Association wishes to enter into a Term Contract with a single supplier who are suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below. The contractfor Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association discretion. 1: General Legal, Contractual, Procurement, Construction, Acquisitions & Property Conveyancing 2: Arrears Recovery (Rent & Factoring) 3: Housing and Estate Management which includes Factoring 4: Governance, Financial Management and Charity 5: Employment Law A single supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all the service provision listed above. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Association wishes to enter into a Term Contract with a single supplier who are suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas listed. The contract for Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association discretion. A single supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all the service provision listed above.. See ITT Renewal: The contract will be 36 months contract with option of 2 x single year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553670 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | As stated in the ITT | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1LL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553670 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553670 Provision of Legal Services - The Association wishes to enter into a Term Contract with a single supplier who are suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below. The contractfor Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association discretion. 1: General Legal, Contractual, Procurement, Construction, Acquisitions & Property Conveyancing 2: Arrears Recovery (Rent & Factoring) 3: Housing and Estate Management which includes Factoring 4: Governance, Financial Management and Charity 5: Employment Law A single supplier with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all the service provision listed above. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - http://www.scottishhousingconnections.org/shcc/association.aspx?assoc=1 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829109 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829109 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829109 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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