Provision of Legal Services

2.1. CVG intends to enter into a Measure Term Contract (MTC) with up to three suitably qualified and experienced law firms, appointed across the three Lots detailed below. The Contract will be for an initial three (3) year period, with the option to extend for up to two further single year periods at the discretion of CVG

Advice relating to Governance issues, including changes in status, structure, legislation and guidance notes.

Advice and support to allow the Group to meet all legal obligations in respect of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the Act). Including reviewing Group policies, procedures and records to ensure that the Group can demonstrate compliance with the UK GDPR and the Act, advising upon the lawful bases upon which the Group processes data, including where individual consent is relied upon, updating privacy notices to meet the UK GDPR and the Act standards of transparency, interpreting guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office, revising contracts to bring them in line with the current UK data protection framework, advising upon the legality of international transfers of personal data, dealing with the exercise of individual data rights including subject access, data portability, rectification and erasure and supporting the Group in the event of a personal data breach.

Advice and support in relation to the fulfilment of the Groups obligations under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (FOISA) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). This may include advice on relevant exemptions/exceptions and interpretation of guidance from the Scottish Information Commissioner.

Advice in relation to Group information management including how to capture, manage, store, share, preserve and deliver information appropriately and to meet all legal obligations.

Subsidiary advice on Group Structure and Company Legislation

Advice on related matters and issues, including alternative funding/finance.

Production and assistance with regards to financial legal paperwork for large loans with lenders and with regards to financial legal paperwork to re-finance loans with lenders.

Standard security work.

Advice re. compliance of employment policies and practices, TUPE, dispute resolution, grievance and disciplinary issues, pensions and Settlement Agreements, Case law and good practice.

Work relating to Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeals Tribunals.

Any other relevant Legal requirements