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T1510 - PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES - COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLAIMS SOLICITORS PANEL 2021

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2021 at 16:14

Tender

04 Mar 2021 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is conducting a procurement process titled "T1510 – Provision of Legal Services – Commercial Contract Claims Solicitors Panel 2021". This action falls under the legal services industry category and aims to establish a two-member panel of solicitors to provide external legal support for commercial contracts related to construction and works across Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25 March 2021, and the awarded contracts having a value of £1,055,304.55, effective from 5 May 2021 to 4 May 2024. There are options for extensions that can extend the total duration up to five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in commercial contract law and construction-related legal services. With the Housing Executive seeking experienced contractors, businesses that have a proven track record in legal advisory and representation services will be well-positioned to compete. The requirements outlined create a pathway for growth, encouraging both established and emerging legal service providers to engage with a public authority that plays a vital role in housing and community amenities in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

T1510 - PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES - COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLAIMS SOLICITORS PANEL 2021

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive ("the Housing Executive") requires the services of Contractors for a two member Commercial Contract Claims Solicitors Panel. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a two member Solicitors Panel covering the whole of Northern Ireland to meet all of the requirements of the Housing Executive for external solicitors in connection with construction, works and services related commercial contracts ("the Services" as defined in the Specification of Requirements). The Housing Executive seeks tenders from Contractors who wish to tender for one of the two positions available on the Panel. Please note this requirement is defined as a public service contract for 'Social and Other Specific Services' and listed in Schedule 3 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive ("the Housing Executive") requires the services of Contractors for a two member Commercial Contract Claims Solicitors Panel. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a two member Solicitors Panel covering the whole of Northern Ireland to meet all of the requirements of the Housing Executive for external solicitors in connection with construction, works and services related commercial contracts ("the Services" as defined in the Specification of Requirements). The Housing Executive seeks tenders from Contractors who wish to tender for one of the two positions available on the Panel. Please note this requirement is defined as a public service contract for 'Social and Other Specific Services' and listed in Schedule 3 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Additional information: The Housing Executive have awarded contracts to A&L Goodbody NI and Cleaver Fulton Rankin Ltd. for the period 05 May 2021 - 04 May 2024 with the option to extend by any period(s) of up to and including 24 months, or part thereof. The estimated value of each contract, over the potential contract duration period is PS527,652.28 (PS1,055,304.55 in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010034-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,055,304 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
James McErlean
Contact Email
james.mcerlean@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A L GOODBODY NORTHERN IRELAND

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN

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