Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

Concepts

• legal services
• provision of legal services
• dundee
• legal advice and representation
• legal advice
• legal advisory
• legal representation
• legal documentation
• legal advisory and information
• sssc

Location

Scotland:

Description

A multi supplier ranked framework (minimum of 2) to provide legal advice and representation to the SSSC, primarily in relation to fitness to practise panel investigations and hearings but also in relation to other matters and proceedings associated with our regulatory function such as employment matters related to Panel members, procurement law as it relates to delivery of learning and development statutory functions, governance matters as it relates to the operation of the SSSC and any other relevant enquiry as it relates to the delivery of our statutory functions. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.

Renewal Options

The SSSC may extend the framework agreement by one (1) x twelve (12) month period.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79100000 - Legal services
• 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
• 79111000 - Legal advisory services
• 79112000 - Legal representation services
• 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
• 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Tenderers may submit enquiries, regarding clarifications or an interpretation of any aspect of this ITT using the facilities available on the “Public Contracts Scotland” portal, from where responses will be distributed to all parties who have noted interest. This will ensure that all potential suppliers are treated equally. Tenderers who attempt to circumvent this formal communication process may be eliminated from participation in the tender. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698671. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community benefits will be realised indirectly through the organisation’s statutory obligations. (SC Ref:698671) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698671