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Housing Infrastructure Fund Legal Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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28 May 2021 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is seeking legal services for the Housing Infrastructure Fund, a project focusing on environmental, road, and rail legal matters related to Grant Determination Agreements. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 27th May 2021, with the contract awarded to Pinsent Masons for the provision of these services. This procurement was undertaken through a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, due to the technical expertise required for the project. The contractual engagement is situated in Chatham, UK, with a total bid range between £700,000 and £900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in public procurement and infrastructure projects, particularly those familiar with the intricacies of Grant Determination Agreements. Businesses that can provide comprehensive legal services in environmental law, transport regulations, and contract management would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Medway Council's successful acquisition of £170 million in grant funding underlines the potential for sustainable growth within this sector, offering a compelling avenue for legal practitioners to engage with local authorities on crucial infrastructure development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Infrastructure Fund Legal Services

Notice Description

Medway Council requires legal services to support the delivery of the Housing Infrastructure Fund fund covering Environmental, Road and Rail pertaining to the Grant Determination Agreements (GDA).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council requires legal services to support the delivery of the Housing Infrastructure Fund fund covering Environmental, Road and Rail pertaining to the Grant Determination Agreements (GDA).

Procurement Information

Medway Council was successful in its application for PS170m Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) grant funding and subsequently procured Pinsent Masons for Environmental, Road and Rail legal services pertaining to the Grant Determination Agreements (GDA). Pinsent Masons were on the approved panel of Homes England for legal team who have a proven track record in negotiating and understand the mechanisms of the Grant Determination Agreements. Beyond their initial appointment, Pinsent masons have continued to work on the Grant Determination, advising on planning and property matters pertaining to the delivery of Road, Rail and Strategic Environmental Management, these matters are intrinsically linked to the grant determination agreement and have been able to provide detailed advice to ensure that Medway Council adhere to the terms of the GDA. The Grant Determination Agreement governs the entire delivery of the HIF interventions, the terms of the agreement are commercial and strictly confidential, Pinsent Masons being an approved legal practice have a deep understanding of the GDA and can advise on all aspects of the terms and clauses this will ensure that Medway Council delivers a viable scheme. Medway Council is therefore of the understanding that due to the initial appointment of Pinsent Masons and continued work to date, a change in contractor would result in substantial duplication costs and a timely delay in the programme which would render the programme non-deliverable against the completion date set within the grant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b67b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012041-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Kelly
Contact Email
michael.kelly@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332284

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

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