Legal Services Framework - 2027-2031

Scottish Government

Published: Jun 8, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Commercial Law. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 30.0 million.

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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Framework for the provision of legal services to organisations in the Scottish public sector.

Lot: Debt Recovery — Lot 2 Debt Recovery is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.

Lot: Litigation, Reparation, Employment and Inquiries — 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: Property and Related Matters — Lot 5 Property and Related Matters is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.

Lot: One Stop Shop — Lot 6 One Stop Shop is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.

Lot: Major Infrastructure and Commercial Projects (and related Litigation) — 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: Contract, Commercial and Corporate Law — Lot 1 - Contract, Commercial and Corporate is included in the current Legal Services Framework. However, this may change in any future framework structure.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 8, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Government

Scottish Government has issued 556 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 103 currently open and 265 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering 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: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

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 £30,000,000. 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.