Tender

Legal Services

NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD

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Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Star Housing Group LTD has initiated a tender process titled "Legal Services" to commission a framework for legal assistance from independent firms of solicitors. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is located in the North East of England, specifically Stockton-on-Tees (postal code TS17 6QN). The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 11 October 2021. The entire contract period is expected to run from 3 January 2022 to 2 January 2025, with an estimated contract value of around £600,000 per annum, totalling approximately £3 million over its full term, including possible extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, especially those capable of offering expertise in property transactions, housing management, dispute resolution, and corporate law. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative legal solutions tailored to housing associations' needs. The framework's flexible approach allows for multiple bidders across specific areas, which further enhances opportunities for diverse legal service providers to participate and grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

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. Additional information: All Tender documentation can be accessed via our e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/ in the event that this is not accessible for whatever reason then alternatively please contact tenders@northstarhg.co.uk or Kerry Hunter the Procurement Lead on 01642 796 327. Under no circumstance should any other North Star employees be contacted directly relating to this tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea35482-4e01-49db-972a-b07816a047f6
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 (above threshold)
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
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2025 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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