Award

Legal Services Framework

LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2023 at 16:00

Tender

28 Jun 2023 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Langstane Housing Association Ltd has completed a procurement process for a Legal Services Framework in Aberdeen. The procurement involved establishing a framework of legal service providers for various legal needs, with key requirements including general legal services, contractual advice, procurement assistance, and more. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, indicating a focused approach to supplier selection. An active contract was signed on 10th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those with expertise in areas such as general legal matters, contractual advice, and procurement. Businesses operating in legal services, consulting, or related fields would find this tender attractive. Langstane Housing Association Ltd, as the buyer, seeks providers who can offer high-quality legal services meeting specific criteria such as service delivery methodology and community benefits. The procurement process had a strong emphasis on quality alongside pricing considerations, providing a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise and competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Langstane Group is establishing a framework of suitably qualified, experienced and professional legal service providers where they can draw upon, as required, for legal services, advice and guidance. The requirements include general legal, contractual, procurement, construction, acquisitions and conveyancing, court work, governance, regulation, financial management, charity and employment law.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Langstane Group wishes to establish a framework of suitably qualified, experienced and professional legal service providers where they can draw upon, as required, for legal services, advice and guidance. The requirements include general legal, contractual, procurement, construction, acquisitions and conveyancing, court work, governance, regulation, financial management, charity and employment law.

Renewal: 1 optional extension of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dd14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033813-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years hence

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
judith.sutherland@langstane-ha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224423000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 1SL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRODIES

BTO SOLICITORS

HARPER MACLEOD

TC YOUNG SOLICITORS

THORNTONS LAW

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