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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£1,800,000

DFSED-SG Bond Legal Counsel

Published
Published 8 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026

Overview

The Scottish Government has appointed Clifford Chance LLP for GBP 900,000 (awarded 17 June 2026) to provide legal counsel services for accessing the sterling public bond market. The scope includes supporting a GBP 1.5 billion bond programme expected to commence over the next parliament, with a debut benchmark bond issuance anticipated for late 2026 or early 2027, subject to market conditions and the Scottish Parliament election outcome.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,800,000
Procedure
Open
Published
8 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£900,000
Award date
17 June 2026
Contract period
— → 22 May 2031
Winner
  • Clifford Chance LLP

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    25 June 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    28 January 2026

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  3. Prior Information Notice

    8 December 2025

    View notice ↗

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Awarded: DFSED-SG Bond Legal Counsel — won by Clifford Chance LLP — Skim