Tender

Legal Services Framework

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 16:33

Planning

08 May 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has initiated a Legal Services Framework intended to replace its existing framework. This procurement process encompasses three lots covering services such as property and development, housing and asset management, and corporate and finance. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and employs a selective competitive flexible procedure, allowing both direct awards and mini competitions. The expression of interest deadline is set for 12 January 2026, with an award period ending on 1 April 2026. The contract will be executed in multiple UK regions, including UKG, UKI, and UKC, among others. The framework agreement, valued at £20 million, is above threshold and is subject to the UK legal basis 2023/54.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the legal industry, especially those skilled in handling complex real estate transactions, disrepair claims, taxation advice, and fund management. With a focus on both quality (70%) and cost (30%) as award criteria, law firms that can demonstrate high-quality services and competitive pricing will have an advantage. The procurement process allows electronic submissions and caters to suppliers capable of managing public sector contracts across the covered regions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with suitability criteria considering their involvement, ensuring diverse opportunities for legal service providers seeking to expand their public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework to replace the existing framework to encompass: * Lot 1 covers the procurement of legal services including but not limited to: Resales; Section 106 Agreements; Deeds of Variation, and Disposals of tenanted stock. * Lot 2 covers the procurement of legal services including but not limited to: Disrepair claims; evictions; service charge advice; changes to shared ownership arrears recovery, and Breach of Transfer covenants. * Lot 3 covers the procurement of legal services including but not limited to: acquisitions and disposals; Taxation advice; Fund Management, and contract advice and drafting.

Lot Information

Property and Development

Lot 1 covers the procurement of legal services including but not limited to: Resales; Section 106 Agreements; Deeds of Variation, and Disposals of tenanted stock

Housing and Asset Management

Lot 2 covers the procurement of legal services including but not limited to: Disrepair claims; evictions; service charge advice; changes to shared ownership arrears recovery, and Breach of Transfer covenants.

Corporate and Finance

Lot 3 covers the procurement of legal services including but not limited to: acquisitions and disposals; Taxation advice; Fund Management, and contract advice and drafting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085111-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£16,666,666 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,666,665 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Hannah McArthur
Contact Email
procurementhelp@platformhg.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 7YD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

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