Legal Services APUC

APUC are 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. The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services …

CPV: 79100000 Usługi prawnicze, 66513100 Usługi ubezpieczenia od kosztów obsługi prawnej, 66513000 Usługi ubezpieczenia prawnego i ubezpieczenia od wszelkiego ryzyka, 79110000 Usługi w zakresie doradztwa prawnego i reprezentacji prawnej, 79111000 Usługi w zakresie doradztwa prawnego, 79112000 Usługi reprezentacji prawnej, 79130000 Usługi prawne w zakresie dokumentów oraz uwierzytelniania, 79140000 Doradztwo prawne i usługi informacyjne
Termin:
21 października 2025 14:00
Rodzaj terminu:
Złożenie oferty
Miejsce wykonania:
Legal Services APUC
Miejsce udzielenia zamówienia:
APUC Limited
Numer nagrody:
PFB1047 AP

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : APUC Limited
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Legal Services APUC
Description : APUC are 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.
Procedure identifier : af9566a1-cef5-467a-9baa-d613d35ffcfa
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : APUC Limited Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 2DZ
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Elbasan ( AL021 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : The main site or place of performance is Scotland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : 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. Suppliers should confirm they will be in a position to complete (at point of award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29883. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Sub-Contracting is not a significant part of the overall anticipated contract spend. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are: providing training opportunities to staff and students and investment in the local community. Student law clinics supported or hosted to provide practical learning experience. Mentorships linking professionals with students for career guidance. Work experience placements for students, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds. Apprenticeships offering structured career entry routes. Sponsorships of student initiatives, community projects, or events. Professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, or masterclasses. Investment in the local community (e.g., funding community projects, volunteering, supporting charities).
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 8
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 8

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Purely national exclusion grounds : 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. All exclusion grounds; Refer to Procurement Documents and PCS-T for more information

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Commercial-Business
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK Commercial-Business incorporating but not limited to the following: Procurement & other contract law Commercial corporate governance Joint ventures Banking, finance, insurance and taxation Company formation Corporate finance Bond Issuance, mergers and acquisitions Competition law Freedom of Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Intellectual Property Technology Law including Software Licensing Agreements Software Licensing Agreements Debt collection Commercial and consumer debt collection
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Property & Estates
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK Property & Estates incorporating 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
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : People / HR Matters
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK People / HR Matters incorporating 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
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Charity
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK Charity incorporating but not limited to the following: Charity law Fundraising and sponsorship Constitutional and parliamentary issues (including bulls, charters and statutes) Charity corporate governance
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0005

Title : International
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK International incorporating 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
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 5

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0006

Title : Dispute resolution (Including Student Matters)
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK Dispute resolution (Including Student Matters) incorporating but not limited to the following: To advise and/or represent in matters of litigation and alternative dispute resolution which may include, but is not limited to: 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).
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 6

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0007

Title : Education Law and Research
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK Education Law and Research incorporating 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.
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 7

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0008

Title : One-Stop-Shop
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Legal Services for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK 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 described above. This may involve the provision of a full legal advice service to an Institution or may involve working in partnership with an in-house legal resource, providing supplementary legal resource or expertise from time to time as caseload requires across more than one of the specialisms.
Internal identifier : PFB1047 AP - Lot 8

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79100000 Legal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513100 Legal expenses insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66513000 Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79111000 Legal advisory services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79112000 Legal representation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79130000 Legal documentation and certification services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Options :
Description of the options : One further period of (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/12/2025
Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 12 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call­-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Pricing

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/10/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 21/10/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/10/2025 15:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : APUC Limited
Registration number : SC314764
Postal address : APUC Limited Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 1NH
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : APUC Limited
Telephone : 0131 442 8930
Internet address : https://apuc-scot.ac.uk/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Registration number : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Postal address : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court Viewfield Place
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 1NH
Country : United Kingdom
Telephone : +44 1786462191
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0000

Official name : Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number : PUBL
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 29291
Internet address : https://op.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 94b60476-6684-4e67-9e43-e6f40f76031f - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 17/09/2025 10:10 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00609936-2025
OJ S issue number : 179/2025
Publication date : 18/09/2025