Tender

Regulator of Social Housing: Legal Services Framework

HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY

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Tender

11 Oct 2017 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Homes and Communities Agency is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Regulator of Social Housing: Legal Services Framework." This initiative aims to establish a flexible framework for legal services to support the regulatory functions necessary for social housing providers in England. The tender was published on 11th October 2017 and will remain open until 8th November 2017 at 23:59:59 GMT. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,000,000 and falls under the legal services category (CPV 79100000). Contracts will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, but primarily focus on the regulatory function of the agency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced with regulatory frameworks within the housing sector. Businesses that can provide a comprehensive understanding of legal requirements and frameworks relevant to social housing in England will be particularly competitive. The restricted procedure for this tender indicates a selective bidding process, which emphasises quality and capability, allowing well-prepared legal firms to establish themselves as key providers within this crucial legal services framework.

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Notice Title

Regulator of Social Housing: Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of the procurement is to procure a framework for the supply of legal services to the Regulator for Social Housing Providers in England. The regulatory function is currently carried out through the Regulation Committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, independently of the HCA's other functions. The will provide a flexible legal resource to support delivery of the regulatory function and - after the establishment of that function within a separate organisation - to support the regulator as a corporate entity. The framework will comprise two Lots. The framework advertised here is only to support Regulation. HCA is setting up a different legal services framework to support its other, non-Regulation, functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e382b76c-0d34-4e45-9da2-0c35c09b246d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d04ca1d-de85-4e33-abe7-2fa3ffdcd978
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 4-5 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
HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY
Contact Name
Stephanie Fleck
Contact Email
stephanie.fleck@hca.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 7QH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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