Tender

T1047 - Legal Services Framework

NORTHERN IRELAND CO-OWNERSHIP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association Limited is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "T1047 - Legal Services Framework". The procurement process is seeking to establish a framework with two qualified providers capable of meeting all external legal requirements for Co-Ownership. This falls under the category of legal services, with a total value of £192,000. The open procurement method will follow a competitive process, and interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is 17 September 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 10 September 2025. The geographical focus is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKN region, and the successful framework is expected to commence on 13 October 2025, running until 12 October 2027, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in public sector frameworks and offering comprehensive legal expertise. Businesses that can deliver a broad range of legal services and are familiar with frameworks in Northern Ireland will be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation could enhance business growth by establishing long-term client relationships through rotational call-off contracts in a structured public sector framework.

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Notice Title

T1047 - Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Co-Ownership wishes to establish a framework for the provision of legal services. The framework will consist of two suitable and qualified providers that have the capability of meeting all of Co-Ownership's external legal requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049799-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND CO-OWNERSHIP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
twatson@co-ownership.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 6GD
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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