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TRG Legal services framework agreement - Now closed please do not bid

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

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30 Apr 2024 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited has issued a tender for a legal services framework agreement with an initial 2-year term, extendable up to 4 years. The procurement consists of 3 lots covering Corporate, Finance & Treasury, Housing Management, and Property & Development services. The tender, employing a selective procurement method, has a tender period ending on 31st May 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st October 2024.

This legal services tender by The Riverside Group Limited presents opportunities for suitably qualified Contractors to provide services across various legal domains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal advisory, representation, and information services are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement offers potential business growth avenues in providing required legal services during peak business demands for a period extending up to 4 years.

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Notice Title

TRG Legal services framework agreement - Now closed please do not bid

Notice Description

The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide legal services to TRGL, including all subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all former One Housing entities. This procurement is to replace the current framework and will complement TRGL's in-house legal provision, particularly during periods of peak business demands and if any specialist advice is required. The framework agreement is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months up to a maximum of 4 years. The contract is to cover requirements for England but excludes Scotland. The tender comprises the following 3 lots Lot 1 - Corporate, Finance & Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services) The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Banking finance - eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements. o Charging and security work - eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges. o Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs). o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 1 - maximum of 2. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 5 Lot 2 - Housing Management The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Contentious - eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and housing condition claims. o Non-Contentious - eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered accommodation. o Policy - eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures. o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 2 - maximum of 2. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 5 Lot 3 - Property & Development The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Commercial Property - eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant matters. o Residential Property - eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and service charge issues. o Development - eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements. o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 3 - between 3 and 4. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 7 In total, TRGL intends to appoint up to 8 capable suppliers onto the framework to serve the requirements across the 3 lots. Tenderers are cordially invited to tender for one or more of the lots. As set out in Document F (Framework Agreement), TRGL may choose to call off from the framework via a further competition or a direct award. In addition, TRGL also reserves the right to call off additional adhoc legal services with suppliers appointed onto the framework, in particular for Commercial and Employment matters. Additional information: This tender is available to access free of charge on Riverside's In-Tend Portal. Supplier's must register or login to gain access to the tender and to submit their bid. Submissions must be via the In-Tend Portal also. The link to access the portal is below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791332b1-1c8c-431a-a3a6-f0fb44af567e
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
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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