Tender

External Legal Services

ONWARD HOMES

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Summary of the contracting process

Onward Homes is currently seeking to re-procure its panel of external legal services through a Restricted Procedure (in two stages). This tender, titled "External Legal Services," involves providing legal services with a focus on social housing matters. The framework agreement is set to last four years, commencing on 1st April 2021, with an anticipated contract value of £6 million. Interested legal firms must submit their applications by 6th January 2021. The procurement is classified under legal services (CPV 79100000) and will take place in Liverpool, North West, UK, with all procurement documents available on their e-tendering portal.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in social housing, to expand their business in the public sector. Firms experienced in legal advisory and representation services are encouraged to apply, as this framework covers multiple specialisms. The selective procurement method aims to identify a panel of qualified providers, creating a pathway for successful bidders to secure ongoing contracts over the four-year framework period, thereby fostering long-term client relationships and enhancing overall service offerings.

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Notice Title

External Legal Services

Notice Description

Onward Group Limited is seeking to re-procure its panel of Legal Services providers through a number of Specialisms and invites suitably qualified legal firms experienced in social housing matters to express an interest. This is a Restricted Procedure (in two stages): legal firms should provide a response in accordance with the requirements laid out in the Invitation to Tender document, which in the first instance will consist of a Selection Questionnaire. The panel will take the form of a framework agreement and will last for a four-year period commencing on 1st April 2021. The contract will first be advertised through the despatch of a notice to OJEU. Procurement documents will be published on our e-tendering portal accordingly. Additional information: Register onto Onward's e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ONWARD HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 4AA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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