Tender

Legal Services for Project Avocet

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Breckland District Council and South Holland District Council, seeking legal services for "Legal Services for Project Avocet". The project involves the acquisition and refurbishment of approximately 300 residential properties to be leased to the council under long-term agreements. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17 December 2021. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and it falls under the legal services category within the services industry, located in the East of England, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts or property law, to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible due to its open nature. Companies that specialise in advising local authorities on property management, housing contracts, or legal compliance would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure a long-term engagement with the council, thus driving their business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Project Avocet

Notice Description

Breckland Council (BC) is considering a proposal from a potential partner (Company A) with a commercial proposition to enter into a framework agreement whereby Company A identify, acquire and refurbish c300 residential properties over a maximum 3-year period, which are then let to the Council on a long, inflation-linked lease (3 x 20 year lease periods, 60 years in total) with initial rent at a discount to Local Housing Allowance rates. The council will then manage the properties, being responsible for ongoing lettings and repairs and receiving all rents. BC is seeking a legal adviser to act for the council in the above scenario Additional information: To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the Council's electronic tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home. From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated tender documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All tender returns must be sent via the In-Tend system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdf70b-7002-403f-a509-e30c579dcbc9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 2023 6-12 months
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
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Gibbs
Contact Email
martin.gibbs@breckland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01362656368

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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