Award

Social Housing Routine Legal Services

EAST MIDLANDS HOUSING GROUP

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Award

08 Mar 2017 at 13:47

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2017 at 13:40

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2017 at 13:40

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2017 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Housing Group is seeking a supplier for "Social Housing Routine Legal Services", a tender aimed at procuring legal support related to social housing provision. This procurement falls within the legal services industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2021. The total contract value is £400,000 and the procurement method was selective, consistent with a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 8th December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established UK law firms with expertise in social housing to engage with the East Midlands Housing Group. Businesses that demonstrate experience in providing legal services to Registered Housing Providers, particularly those that are proactive and possess a dedicated team within the housing sector, would be well-suited to apply. The initiative aims not only to secure efficient legal services but also to empower EMH Group staff to reduce their reliance on external legal support, presenting potential avenues for businesses to enhance their service offerings while contributing to cost savings for the group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Housing Routine Legal Services

Notice Description

emh group seek to engage with one provider for legal services in relation to social housing provision and support. To include - but not limited to: - Tenancy related - ASB, Tenancy Agreements, Complaints, Rent & Service Charges, Access Issues, Arrears, Leaseholders - Property related - Right to Buy, Environmental, Disposals, Improvements, Disrepair - Health & Safety - Employees, Contractors - Care & Support - Agency Agreements, Licences, Support Agreements, Power of Attorney, - Procurement - PCR, Contracts Additional information: Provider Specification/Requirements An established UK Law firm, who are able to demonstrate provision of the required services to a number of Registered Housing Providers. You will be proactive and recognised in the Housing Sector - it is likely you have a team dedicated to our sector. Expiring contracts have achieved efficiency gains (internal improvements and cost reductions) for EMH Group and this is expected to be continually achieved. EMH Group are therefore looking to find good calibre providers who will encourage, through education and coaching, EMH Group staff to become more self reliant and consistent across the Group in order to reduce the need for legal services and hence costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c2e9f92-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae39e74-94b7-4eff-9d4d-109985ecbac0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
EAST MIDLANDS HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 4JP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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