Legal Services
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (general supplies): Legal Services. By APUC Limited. Awarded to Thorntons Law LLP.
This is a consulting contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Advertising. 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 consulting in the general supplies sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
APUC were seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of specialist Legal Services for the further and higher education sector in Scotland.
APUC are looking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all institutions regardless of size and demand.
Lot: Property & Estates — Provision of legal services in Property & Estates specialism including but not limited to the following:
- Conveyancing
- Landlord and tenant law
- General estate management issues
- Planning law
- Major building projects
- Student accommodation
- Construction and Engineering
- Environmental law
- CONTEST
- Martyn’s Law. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot: People / HR Matters — Provision of legal services in People / HR Matters specialism including, but not limited to, the following:
- Employment relations
- Employment contracts and policies
- UK Visas & Immigration matters
- Equality and diversity
- Organisational change
- Health and safety
- TUPE
- Pension law and advice
- Student support and regulatory matters
- Data protection
- Freedom of Information
- Fair Working Practices
- Employment dispute resolution including tribunals. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot: International — Provision of legal services in International specialism including, but not limited to, the following:
- Public International Law
- Law of the Sea
- International Criminal Law
- International ventures
- International Humanitarian Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Refugee Law
- Private International Law
- Supranational Law. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot: Charity — Provision of legal services in Charity specialism including, but not limited to, the following:
- Charity law
- Fundraising and sponsorship
- Constitutional and parliamentary issues (including bulls, charters and statutes)
- Charity corporate governance.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot: Dispute Resolution (Including Student Matters) — Provision of dispute resolution legal services including student matters including, but not limited to, the following:
- Resolution of disputes including litigation, adjudication, mediation and arbitration
- Commercial and property related litigation and dispute resolution
- Health and Safety and Regulatory matters, including the defence of regulatory investigations and prosecutions
- Personal injury litigation, including stress and disease claims
- Reputation management, including defamation
- Judicial review
- Briefing and recommendation of Counsel
- Student academic appeals, student complaints, student disciplinary matters, failure to educate, fitness to practise issues and other student procedures and processes
- Data protection in a staff and student matters context
- Representation on behalf of the University at appeal / complaint / disciplinary hearings as required
- Student contract issues including the procedures for the making of offers and for enrolment
- Compliance with the requirements of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and other regulatory bodies in relation to the student contract for tuition (including fee issues)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements in Scotland and provide full assistance with any investigations undertaken by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot: Education Law and Research — Provision of legal services in Education and Research specialism including, but not limited to, the following:
- Academic research (including grants) & research originated knowledge transfer.
- Compliance with broader regulatory frameworks, including Material Asset Transfers, the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), and international protocols such as the Nagoya Protocol.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Lot: One-Stop-Shop — Institutions shall be entitled to appoint a single firm to advise and/or represent on all matters of law, which may include some or all of the specialist areas in technical expertise de
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on March 12, 2026. Last refreshed 54 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About APUC Limited
APUC Limited has issued 151 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 39 currently open and 74 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Thorntons Law LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by APUC Limited 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 Consulting contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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