Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
UK
Contact person: Paul Brydon
E-mail: paul.brydon@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Legal Services Framework - 2027-2031
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Framework for the provision of legal services to organisations in the Scottish public sector.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Contract, Commercial and Corporate Law
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Contract, Commercial and Corporate is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Debt Recovery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 Debt Recovery is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Inquiries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Inquiries is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future Framework structure.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Major Infrastructure and Commercial Projects (and related Litigation)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 Major Infrastructure and Commercial Projects (and related Litigation) is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Property and Related Matters
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 Property and Related Matters is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
One Stop Shop
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 One Stop Shop is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/11/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of the Scottish public sector bodies. The current Legal Services Framework is due to expire on 31 August 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Legal Services.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read the 'Supplementary Information' document attached in the 'Additional Documents' section of this notice. We then request that you complete the Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/i2dcNuFkt8
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 29th June 2026.
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=833369.
(SC Ref:833369)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/06/2026