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    ContractsLegal Services Framework 2027-2031
    Open tender

    Legal Services Framework 2027-2031

    Contract value
    £30m
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Approved legal services framework for Scottish public sector organisations seeking external legal support from 2027 to 2031.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 8 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £30m
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £30,000,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 2 months ago.

    8 June 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    This framework agreement provides a structured approach for Scottish public sector organisations to access legal services during the 2027-2031 period. The framework covers the provision of legal advice, representation, and support across various practice areas including employment law, contract law, and administrative law. Public sector bodies can use this framework to engage qualified legal service providers on pre-agreed terms and conditions. Suppliers selected for this framework will be listed as approved providers, allowing multiple organisations to call off services as needed. This arrangement promotes value for money, reduces procurement timescales, and ensures compliance with public procurement regulations.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06afcf
    SG
    Buyer
    Scottish Government
    Sector
    Professional Services