ITT for the provision of Legal Services

Tender description

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The legal service will provide a general advice, advocacy and training service to the Ombudsman in all areas relevant to our remit, and to our role as an employer and lease-holder. Deadline for submission: 17:00 Friday 15 November 2024. Download the invitation to tender document for further information and how to apply. Lot 1: The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Monday 3 February 2025 - be provided by a single supplier - meet the Living Wage standard. The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for legal services for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further two years. The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and Access to Information (ATI) legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act.