Tenders/Legal Services Framework Agreement - Scottish Futures Trust

Legal Services Framework Agreement - Scottish Futures Trust

Scottish Futures Trust Limited

Published: Nov 10, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Legal Aid. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 information and communication technology 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

SFT wishes to award a single supplier framework agreement for legal services for a term of 4 years. The legal adviser will be appointed primarily to provide the general legal advisory services that SFT and SFT Investments (and any other entities that are from time to time directly or indirectly controlled by SFT) may require over the term of the appointment. Whilst it is envisaged that specific advice for certain projects and programmes falling under SFT’s remit will be provided by other means, it is possible that from time to time such advice may also be required under this appointment. SFT wishes to award a single supplier framework agreement for legal services for a term of 4 years. The legal adviser will be appointed primarily to provide the general legal advisory services that SFT and SFT Investments (and any other entities that are from time to time directly or indirectly controlled by SFT) may require over the term of the appointment. Whilst it is envisaged that specific advice for certain projects and programmes falling under SFT’s remit will be provided by other means, it is possible that from time to time such advice may also be required under this appointment. Further details of the requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender, uploaded as an additional document.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on November 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Futures Trust Limited

Scottish Futures Trust Limited has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Law & Legal Services, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

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

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

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