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T1521 - Provision of Legal Services - Procurement Solicitors Panel 2022

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2022 at 12:04

Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has completed a procurement process titled "T1521 - Provision of Legal Services - Procurement Solicitors Panel 2022." This tender falls under the category of legal services, primarily aimed at establishing a four-member Solicitors Panel to serve public procurement matters and disputes throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the estimated total value of the contracts awarded is £800,000 for the duration of four years, with an annual budget of £200,000. The contracts were awarded on 2nd March 2022, with the project classified as a ‘Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services’ requirement under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in public procurement and dispute resolution services within Northern Ireland. Businesses targeting legal advisory and representation services could find potential for growth by aligning their offerings with the Housing Executive's requirements. The successful bidders include prominent firms such as A&L Goodbody NI, Arthur Cox, Carson McDowell LLP, and Tughans, indicating robust competition in this sector. Law firms, especially SMEs with expertise in public sector contracts, are well-positioned to compete in future tenders originating from this procurement exercise.

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Notice Title

T1521 - Provision of Legal Services - Procurement Solicitors Panel 2022

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a four 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 public procurement matters and disputes ("the Services" as defined and particularised in the Specification of Requirements document). Full details of this requirement can be found within the Tender Documentation. Please note this competition is for a 'Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services' requirement as per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a four 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 public procurement matters and disputes ("the Services" as defined and particularised in the Specification of Requirements document). Full details of this requirement can be found within the Tender Documentation. Please note this competition is for a 'Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services' requirement as per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). Additional information: The Housing Executive have awarded contracts to four Contractors who will meet all requirements of the Housing Executive for external solicitors in connection with public procurement matters and disputes. These Contractors are A&L Goodbody NI, Arthur Cox, Carson McDowell LLP and Tughans. The estimated total value of these contracts is PS800,000 over the potential 4 year contract periods (PS200k per annum).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03037a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005691-2022
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 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
4
Supplier Names

A L GOODBODY NORTHERN IRELAND

ARTHUR COX

CARSON MCDOWELL

TUGHANS

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