Tender

HALA Legal Services Framework

OPTIVO

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Tender

28 Mar 2022 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "HALA Legal Services Framework" tender, initiated by Optivo, aims to establish a panel of solicitors to provide advisory services to multiple housing associations in the South East of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29 April 2022. Notably, the tender represents a significant investment of up to £30 million across a contract period extending from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2026. The procurement focuses on legal services, with a combined annual spend of approximately £6.2 million on external solicitors' services among participating members.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for law firms looking to expand their portfolio in the housing sector, particularly those offering legal advisory services tailored to housing associations and organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this venture particularly appealing, as the framework is designed to accommodate their participation. Law firms with expertise in public sector procurement, housing legislation, and related legal matters would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HALA Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Housing Associations' Legal Alliance includes Advance, BME London, Bromford Housing, CDS Co-operatives, Christian Action Housing, Cross Keys Homes, Eastend Homes, Greatwell Homes, Habinteg, Hastoe Group, Hexagon Housing, HFL Homes, Hightown Housing, Housing for Women, Housing Solutions, ISHA, Lewisham Homes, Local Space, MHS Homes, Newlon Housing Trust, Octavia Housing, One Housing, Optivo, Origin Housing, Phoenix Community Homes, Raven Housing Trust, Saxon Weald, Settle Group, Shepherds Bush Housing Group, Soho Housing, Swan Housing Association, Wandle Housing Association, Women's Pioneer Housing, YMCA St Paul's Group, YMCA Thames Gateway. Between them, there is a spend of approximately PS6.2M per annum on external Solicitors' Services. The Members have come together in a shared procurement exercise and wish to appoint a panel of Solicitors upon whose advisory services the individual members can call.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49b1843-8693-40f4-95b6-bc8d025691ab
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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
OPTIVO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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