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The Riverside Group Legal services framework agreement

The Riverside Group Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Jan 2025 at 10:28

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08 May 2024 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Ltd, a body governed by public law based in Liverpool, has concluded the award stage for its Legal Services Framework Agreement. The procurement process, which commenced with a tender notice, aimed at replacing the existing framework to meet the legal service requirements of TRGL and its subsidiaries. The framework agreement spans an initial term of 2 years, with potential extensions up to a maximum of 4 years. The scope of services covers three lots—Corporate, Finance and Treasury; Housing Management; and Property and Development—all within England's jurisdiction, excluding Scotland. The agreement was finalised on 2nd December 2024 with a total substantive value of £22 million across three contracts awarded to suppliers including Devonshires LLP, Trowers and Hamlins LLP, Brabners LLP, and Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms operating in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in corporate finance, housing management, and property development law. The framework is designed to bolster TRGL's in-house legal provisions, especially during peak business periods or when specialised advice is necessary, making it a lucrative venture for participating businesses. Large-scale firms with expertise in banking finance, contentious and non-contentious housing management, and property law are well-suited for this opportunity. The restricted procedure procurement method ensures that suppliers meeting TRGL's stringent quality and price criteria are selected, thus enabling firms to showcase their specialised capabilities and expand their service outreach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Riverside Group Legal services framework agreement

Notice Description

The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide legal services to TRGL, including all subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all former One Housing entities. This procurement is to replace the current framework and will complement TRGL's in-house legal provision, particularly during periods of peak business demands and if any specialist advice is required. The framework agreement is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months up to a maximum of 4 years. The contract is to cover requirements for England but excludes Scotland. The tender comprises the following 3 lotsLot 1 - Corporate, Finance and Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services)Lot 2 - Housing Management Lot 3 - Property and Development

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Corporate, Finance and Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services)

The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:* Banking finance - eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements. * Charging and security work - eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges. * Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs). * Governance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month Extensions are to be available

Lot 2 - Housing Management

Lot 2 - Housing Management The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:* Contentious - eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and housing condition claims.* Non-Contentious - eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered accommodation. * Policy - eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures. * Governance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions will be available

Lot 3 - Property & Development

Lot 3 - Property & Development The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:* Commercial Property - eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant matters. * Residential Property - eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and service charge issues.* Development - eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements. * Governance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month Extension will be available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001127-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 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 Riverside Group Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Brabners LLP

Devonshires LLP

Penningtons Manches cooper LLP

Trowers and Hamlins

Trowers and Hamlins LLP

Ward Hadaway LLP

Further Information

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