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Legal Services Framework Agreement

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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29 Jan 2018 at 16:44

Tender

15 Sep 2017 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited is looking to establish a Legal Services Framework Agreement, aimed at replacing an existing framework. The contract spans a term of three years, with an option for an additional year, and encompasses four distinct lots: 1) Property and Development, 2) Non-property including Governance, Commercial and Employment, 3) Corporate Finance and Banking, and 4) Housing Management. Suppliers can submit proposals for any or all lots, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2017. The total value of the framework is approximately £4 million, with a minimum value of £3 million. This open procurement process allows for broad participation, with services to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in the specified areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the Riverside Group aims to enhance service delivery and achieve better value through this framework. The tender allows for collaboration among various legal service providers, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their client base and gain experience in a collaborative framework.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Riverside Group Limited wishes to enter into a framework agreement with a number of external law firmsto replace an existing framework. The term of the framework agreement, will be for 3 years with an option toextend for up to 12 months. The legal services are broken down into 4 lots: - Lot 1- Property and Development; - Lot 2- Non-property including Governance, Commercial and Employment; - Lot 3- Corporate Finance and Banking; - Lot 4- Housing Management. Tenderers can submit tender proposals for any/all lots. TRGL intends to appoint law firms to each Lot who are capable of providing high quality legal advice and whocan assist TRGL to reduce its legal spend. It is an objective of this tender that TRGL will achieve better value,enhanced service delivery and more efficient management of matters outsourced to external law firms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6b503b8-0fa9-4cc9-8b03-acc3c260b919
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acbad07-be92-475a-afd5-ea211092e11f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

BEVAN BRITTAN

BLM

BRABNERS

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

DWF

FORBES SOLICITORS

TROWERS & HAMLINS

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