External Legal Services Framework

Scottish Social Services Council

Published: May 12, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the legal services and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Legislative Drafting. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 12, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the legal services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

A multi supplier ranked framework 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. These include a range of subjects such as prospects of success at appeals/judicial review, equality implications, rehabilitation of offenders legislation, and general administrative and regulatory legal topics. The external advisors also provide quality control and assurance checks for fitness to practise. The Legal and Corporate Governance department may also have a requirement for additional support where required due to time pressures or where expert advice is needed that cannot be provided by the internal legal team. This will include advice on information governance and governance/compliance matters as well as our statutory functions under the Regulation of Care (Sc) Act 2001. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases. A multi supplier ranked framework 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. These include a range of subjects such as prospects of success at appeals/judicial review, equality implications, rehabilitation of offenders legislation, and general administrative and regulatory legal topics. The external advisors also provide quality control and assurance checks for fitness to practise. The Legal and Corporate Governance department may also have a requirement for additional support where required due to time pressures or where expert advice is needed that cannot be provided by the internal legal team. This will include advice on information governance and governance/compliance matters as well as our statutory functions under the Regulation of Care (Sc) Act 2001. A minimum of 2 ranked suppliers will reduce the risk of any conflict of interest around individual cases.. The maximum value of the Framework is not anticipated to exceed 500,000 GBP exclusive of VAT for the full life of the framework inclusive of the optional extension period. Actual value of spend over the life of the framework will be dependent upon requirement and therefore is not guaranteed

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Social Services Council

Scottish Social Services Council has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Law & Legal Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 12, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Social Services Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.