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Legal Services Framework

The Guinness Partnership Ltd

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28 Mar 2025 at 09:16

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15 Jan 2024 at 09:39

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15 Jan 2024 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Ltd has successfully completed the procurement process for a Legal Services Framework through a Restricted Procedure. This tender aimed to secure legal services across multiple business areas, including Development and Major Projects, Conveyancing and Contracts, Housing Management, Governance and Finance, and Employment and Pensions. The Framework Agreement, valued at approximately £9.32 million, will run for a period of four years and encompasses several lots with a detailed scope of services. The contract was signed on 28 March 2025, and the suppliers engaged include firms such as Capsticks Solicitors LLP, Clarke Willmott LLP, and Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, among others, covering various legal service needs across the UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for legal firms specialised in housing, finance, employment law, and related advisory services. Businesses adept at handling development projects, conveyancing activities, housing management, financial governance, and employment-related legalities will find this Framework particularly appealing. By participating, firms can enhance their client portfolio, increase revenue streams, and gain institutional recognition by collaborating with a prominent public body like The Guinness Partnership Ltd. Furthermore, the diverse nature of the services required allows for a broad range of legal specialists to engage, thus promoting growth and expertise within the legal industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership Limited is seeking to procure a Framework Agreement through a Restricted Procedure for Legal Services to provide advice and support across a variety of business areas that are broken down into various lots which are detailed below. The Framework will last for four years with no options to extend for any further periods. * Lot 1 - Development and Major Projects * Lot 2 - Conveyancing and Contracts * Lot 3 - Housing Management * Lot 4 - Governance and Finance * Lot 5 - Employment and Pensions

Lot Information

Development and Major Projects

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice to support housing development transactions, such as but not be limited to the following: land and build package deals for the acquisition of affordable housing from developers; stock rationalisation disposals and acquisitions; conveyancing and confirmation of good and marketable title in connection with the purchase of single dwellings or the purchase of land with or without planning consent from a single or several owners; confirmation of good and marketable title; void disposals and the like.

Conveyancing and Contracts

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to conveyancing activities undertaken by Registered Providers such as the sale of shared ownership, Freehold and Leasehold properties, staircasing and the creation of leases and legal documentation. An additional element of this Lot will be the provision of legal advice relating to contract development with 3rd party suppliers, advice relating to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Policy Reform and supplier risk management.

Housing Management

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to Anti-Social Behaviour proceedings, disrepair claims, general tenancy and leasehold management and rent, service charge and ground rent claims. In addition, advice will be sought in relation to the internal housing management policies and procedures.

Governance and Finance

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to securitisation, arranging additional loan funding and revising the terms of current loan funding agreements. TGP work with various lenders and quasi-governmental departments. Legal services providers are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the housing sector, FCA requirements, regulations, banking and company law whilst working to strict deadlines.

Employment and Pensions

Guinness is seeking an annual fixed fee retainer service for the provision of legal advice relating to internal employment policies and procedures, employment contracts, employment issues & disputes, TUPE advice, pension advice, compliance and governance as well as delivering an annual, fixed fee retainer service. This retainer service will include a helpline, the review of contracts, policies and procedures as well as training and guidance for Guinness HR staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042cfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011669-2025
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,320,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,320,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Guinness Partnership Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Ashfords LLP

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Clarke Willmott LLP

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

Forbes Solicitors LLP

TLT LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Weightmans LLP

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