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Legal Services Framework 2024-2028

Scottish Enterprise · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:52.

Opportunity overview

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint up to 4 suppliers to a Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2024 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months).

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£11.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Status
active
Location
London, UKI, EC1Y 4AG, United Kingdom

Brodies LLP

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£11.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM, EH3 8BP, United Kingdom

Burness Paull LLP

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£11.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UK, EH3 9WJ, United Kingdom

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£11.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, EC4N6AF, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79100000 — Legal services
  • CPV79110000 — Legal advisory and representation services
  • CPV79111000 — Legal advisory services
  • CPV79112000 — Legal representation services
  • CPV79130000 — Legal documentation and certification services
  • CPV79140000 — Legal advisory and information services

Lots

  • The purpose of this ITT is to appoint up to 4 suppliers to a Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2024 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months). The Framework will cover a wide range of legal and associated services both at a domestic and international level, including but not limited to: commercial property, commercial contracts, construction, corporate/corporate finance/corporate governance, data protection, dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance (including subsidy law, financial services, data protection, information security and freedom of information), procurement and all aspects of public law. There may be new areas of law arising (for example artificial intelligence law) that we would also expect the Framework to cover in terms of providing advice on developments in these new areas. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.£11.1m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
P25-0001
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
7 Nov 2024, 11:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
Scottish Enterprise (SE) publishes an annual forward plan of anticipated procurement activity. The recurrence of this framework is envisaged as being included within the plan for 2028.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
4

Expected award period

Starts
7 Nov 2024, 11:00

Tender Period

Ends
7 Nov 2024, 11:00

Communication

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Please see attached ITT
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
79100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module. Statement for 4A2: Bidders are required to be regulated and/or authorised (as appropriate) to practice law by the relevant professional regulatory body or bodies in the jurisdiction(s) in which they practice.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module. Statement for 4A2: Bidders are required to be regulated and/or authorised (as appropriate) to practice law by the relevant professional regulatory body or bodies in the jurisdiction(s) in which they practice Statement for 4C6: Unless otherwise agreed (e.g.in the case of the proposed use of paralegals or trainee solicitors) individuals delivering the services under the framework must be legally qualifies and must hold an unrestricted practicing certificate issued by the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Law Society of Scotland)

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 4
Type
technical
Description
Statement for 4A2: Bidders are required to be regulated and/or authorised (as appropriate) to practice law by the relevant professional regulatory body or bodies in the jurisdiction(s) in which they practice

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The purpose of this ITT is to appoint up to 4 suppliers to a Legal Services framework agreement for Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE), and their respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives. This framework is anticipated to commence in December 2024 and will have a duration of 4 years (48 months). The Framework will cover a wide range of legal and associated services both at a domestic and international level, including but not limited to: commercial property, commercial contracts, construction, corporate/corporate finance/corporate governance, data protection, dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance (including subsidy law, financial services, data protection, information security and freedom of information), procurement and all aspects of public law. There may be new areas of law arising (for example artificial intelligence law) that we would also expect the Framework to cover in terms of providing advice on developments in these new areas. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Value

Amount
11,100,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Prompt Payment
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Application of experience, skills and knowledge required to deliver the framework
Type
quality
Description
41
Criterion 3
Name
Understanding the Purchasers’ operations, values, objectives and risks
Type
quality
Description
31
Criterion 4
Name
Service delivery including contract management and continuous improvement
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Name
Added value and partnership working
Type
quality
Description
8
Criterion 6
Name
Information Security Requirements
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Name
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 8
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal services
Entry 2
Id
79110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal advisory and representation services
Entry 3
Id
79111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal advisory services
Entry 4
Id
79112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal representation services
Entry 5
Id
79130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal documentation and certification services
Entry 6
Id
79140000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Legal advisory and information services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1478
Name
Scottish Enterprise

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 6HQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AGENCY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local agency/office
Entry 2
Id
04
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Economic affairs

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Enterprise

Contact

Name
Patricia Cusick
Telephone
+44 1414686024
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1479
Name
Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM6
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV2 5NA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463383084
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-1480
Name
South of Scotland Enterprise Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Dumfries
Postal Code
DG1 4TA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Carmont House, The Crichton, Bankend Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
South of Scotland Enterprise Agency

Contact

Telephone
+44 1750535901
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-5762
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Clerk’s Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place,

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-1538
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-1482
Name
Burness Paull LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH3 9WJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
50 Lothian Road, Festival Square

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Burness Paull LLP

Contact

Telephone
+44 1412736710
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-35803
Name
Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC1Y 4AG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Contact

Telephone
+44 1415742468
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-105702
Name
Brodies LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH3 8BP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
58 Morrison Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Brodies LLP

Contact

Telephone
+44 1316563781
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-1483
Name
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC4N6AF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Contact

Telephone
+44 1413046095

Award information

Award 1
Id
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-1482
Name
Burness Paull LLP
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-35803
Name
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-105702
Name
Brodies LLP
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-1483
Name
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Status
active
Award ID
004044-2025-P25-0001-1
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
11,100,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G2 6HQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04a511-2025-02-06T16:35:27Zcompiled ·