Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1786895668
E-mail: hannah.dobby2@scotland.police.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.spa.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Legal Accountant - Invoice Auditing
Reference number: PROC-23-2291
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79111000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Legal Accountants on an ongoing basis to independently review fee notes and itemised invoices, received by the Authority / Police Scotland, from Legal agents involved in relevant existing legal proceedings or new cases.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The publication of this PIN will be used to undertake preliminary market research and to inform the market of the Authority's intention to procure a Legal Accountancy Services Framework and gauge interest therein.
The scope of any potential procurement exercise is subject to change. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise, it s not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. At this point in time, there is no set date for a formal procurement exercise. All information contained within this notice is subject to change.
If your organisation has the capability and capacity to deliver this service, please note your interest no later than Wednesday 23rd August. Noting interest also means your organisation agrees to further engagement with the Authority on this project, prior to any ensuing Contract Notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/10/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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=741112.
(SC Ref:741112)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/08/2023