Tender

Legal Services for the Disposal of Smallholdings Estate

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently seeking to appoint a legal firm for the disposal of its Smallholdings Estate, as outlined in the tender titled "Legal Services for the Disposal of Smallholdings Estate". The procurement process is at the active tender stage, having been published on 12 August 2016, with the submission deadline set for 2 September 2016. The contract, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), will be executed in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 19 September 2016 and concluding on 31 July 2020. This process employs an open procurement method, inviting all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms specialising in property and asset management, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in structured sales processes. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. Firms offering comprehensive legal support for real estate transactions and those with a strong track record in liaising with local councils and agents will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for the Disposal of Smallholdings Estate

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council wishes to dispose of its Smallholding Estate and it's expected that this will be sold via a structured sale process. It is intended that the whole estate will be sold with the exception of any land which has future development potential and mineral rights reserved. The Council has recently appointed selling agents who are in the course of deciding a structure and format for the disposal. The purpose of this procurement is to commission a law firm to support the disposal of the estate. The key areas of work to be undertaken include; 1. Consideration of the title documents and thereafter production of a report to be prepared in anticipation of the Councils disposal of the Estate. 2. Support and liaise with the Councils selling agents in compiling sales particulars and legal packs. 3. Following receipt of successful bids, attending to all steps leading up to completion and certain post completion matters. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - Click on the 'Suppliers' Login' text on the left hand side of the screen and then click on the 'Register' button.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0729dc08-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b38ae52-d2fd-46f1-b4bf-fca5c13212f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2016 - 31 Jul 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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