Tenders Are Invited For External Legal Services Framework in United Kingdom

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A Multi Supplier Ranked Framework To Provide Legal Advice And Representation To The Sssc, Primarily In Relation To Fitness To Practise Panel Investigations And Hearings But Also In Relation To Other Matters And Proceedings Associated With Our Regulatory Function. These Include A Range Of Subjects Such As Prospects Of Success At Appeals/Judicial Review, Equality Implications, Rehabilitation Of Offenders Legislation, And General Administrative And Regulatory Legal Topics. The External Advisors Also Provide Quality Control And Assurance Checks For Fitness To Practise. The Legal And Corporate Governance Department May Also Have A Requirement For Additional Support Where Required Due To Time Pressures Or Where Expert Advice Is Needed That Cannot Be Provided By The Internal Legal Team. This Will Include Advice On Information Governance And Governance/Compliance Matters As Well As Our Statutory Functions Under The Regulation Of Care (Sc) Act 2001. A Minimum Of 2 Ranked Suppliers Will Reduce The Risk Of Any Conflict Of Interest Around Individual Cases.

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