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Cottsway Housing Association Legal Services

COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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28 Aug 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cottsway Housing Association sought the provision of Legal Services under an open procedure, classified under the CPV code 79100000. The service was divided into three lots covering Governance, Human Resources and Security Charging, Housing Services, and Development and Assets. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, valued at £2,631,705, with services being rendered from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2030. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to multiple suppliers, including Tozers LLP and Freeths LLP. The project location is in the South East, United Kingdom, and aligns with categories for services, particularly legal services.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in governance, human resources, housing services, and development assets. The open procurement process attracts businesses of varying scales, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the participation of firms such as Tozers LLP and Anthony Collins Solicitors. The significant contract value supports business growth by providing a stable, long-term revenue stream over five years, allowing firms to enhance their client base within the public sector. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering complex legal services and the ability to manage multiple lots effectively would find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cottsway Housing Association Legal Services

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract is the provision of Legal Services. There are 3 separate lots Lot 1 Governance, Human Resources and Security Charging Lot 2 - Housing Services Lot 3 Development and Assets There is no restriction on the number of lots Bidders can bid for. The procurement will be undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Social and Other Specific Services (the Light Touch Regime).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d414bd23-9d7c-439d-9c8e-7f88a1363580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa72ccda-0d7f-4b89-a590-7e54599e13e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,631,705 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,631,705 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 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
COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney South
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

FREETHS

TOZERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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