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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£40,000Add to pipeline

Provision of Legal Advice to Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board

Orkney Islands Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 13 November 2026 (Closes tomorrow)
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Overview

Orkney Islands Council, acting on behalf of the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board, is procuring legal advice and services under a framework arrangement. The council intends to commission up to five legal services contractors under the contract, which carries an estimated value of £40,000. Submissions for this active tender are open until 13 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£40,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
2 November 2026
Deadline
13 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Legal services

Competition

Expected competition

4

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Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

Market context

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£73,970

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Orkney Islands Council in the last 12 months

27

contracts awarded, worth £20,643,326 in total

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Notice history

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