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title: "Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830822"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830822

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## Summary

The Scottish National Investment Bank has completed a procurement process titled "Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240". This procurement falls within the services industry's economic affairs category and took place in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM75). The procurement method was an open procedure under the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework, specifically aimed at acquiring legal services. The contract was awarded on 23rd December 2025, and the process has now reached the contract stage. CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP was selected as the supplier with a contract value of £160,250. The main procurement procedures were concluded with an award, highlighting the efficient handling by the buyer, Scottish National Investment Bank, located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms, especially those experienced in public sector legal services. The direct award framework suggests that businesses capable of offering competitive and high-quality legal services within the public sector could benefit greatly. The framework selection under CELLS (Central CCS Public Sector Legal Services) rules out traditional competitive bidding, emphasizing the need for well-established firms familiar with public sector contracting. This procurement not only offers a notable financial incentive but could also enhance the chosen supplier's portfolio, reinforcing their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services - RM6240

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555795 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| 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 East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555795

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555795
  Project Neutral Legal Services - Direct Award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services Framework RM6240 - Provision of legal services, carried out as a direct award via the CCS Public Sector Legal Services - RM6240

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.thebank.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830822

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