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Legal Services - AWARD

NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD

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20 Dec 2021 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Star Housing Group LTD is overseeing a procurement process for a framework to deliver legal services, with the contract titled "Legal Services - AWARD." The procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is based in the North East of England, specifically at their office in Stockton-on-Tees. The tender was completed with an award date of 13th December 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 3rd January 2022 and conclude on 2nd January 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and interested suppliers could submit proposals for specific areas, including Property Transactions, Housing Management, and Corporate matters, by the earlier deadline of 11th October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in real estate, housing litigation, and commercial law within the housing sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those offering legal expertise in property transactions, housing management disputes, and corporate law, would find suitable prospects to compete, as multiple suppliers are expected to be awarded under this framework. Winning a place in this contract would enable firms to engage with a varied range of housing associations throughout the North of England, enhancing their business footprint and securing ongoing work in a vital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - AWARD

Notice Description

North Star Housing Group and Castles and Coasts wish to commission a framework for the provision of legal services from independent firms of solicitors in the private sector to support the delivery of a range of housing related activities. It is estimated that the contract value is likely to be around PS600k per annum with an overall contract value of around PS3m over the full term of this contract including any extensions. This figure is an estimate only and may be exceeded. However, no guarantee is given as to any level of business to be awarded through the framework. North Star is acting as lead contracting authority in this exercise. There is also the possibility of membership of the framework extending to other housing associations in the North of England. The requirement will be offered across three main areas as follows: Area 1 - Property Transactions, Development and Construction. To include all types of conveyancing and non-contentious housing, proprietor and tenant law as well as to include all construction contracts or development agreements. Also, to include support with disrepair claims and Health and Safety matters Area 2 - Housing Management and Dispute Resolution To include all types of housing litigation, dilapidations, court possessions and general contentious work Area 3 - Corporate and Commercial To include governance, employment, pensions, treasury loans and finance. Interested parties do not have to express interest in all areas. The consortium expects to award multiple bidders to cover each area but also reserves the right to not make any award in respect of any of the areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34028af4-f732-4cb0-bc9e-7f8377a9e3e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a666d9-3914-4fa6-af2a-3104778984d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QN
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRABNERS

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

FORBES SOLICITORS

WARD HADAWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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