Tender

Provision of Legal Services Framework

CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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TenderUpdate

10 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Tender

06 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonia Housing Association is seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of Legal Services Framework" for a total estimated value of £860,000. This procurement, categorised under services, is located in Perth, UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline for interested parties to submit their bids is 10th November 2017. The procurement method being adopted is selective, following a restricted procedure, which necessitates compliance with certain criteria and provides a timeline that includes a second stage invitation on 1st December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in housing, employment, finance management, and community legal issues. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive legal advice tailored for Registered Social Landlords will be well-positioned to compete. With a structured framework that allows for a potential extension of one year, this contract could facilitate sustained engagement and growth for successful bidders, particularly if they can contribute to community benefits as outlined in the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord encompassing Incorporated HA's

Lot Information

Conveyancing and related Issues

Conveyancing work and advice in dealing with related issues. Transfer of new build housing developments to other housing providers. Sale of properties through LIFT & MMR and other relevant Scheme. Agreements relevant to disposals.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period

Employment Law

Advice re compliance of employment policies and practices, TUPE; Dispute resolution; Grievance and disciplinary issues, Pensions, and Settlement Agreements, Case law and good practice. Work relating to Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeals Tribunals.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period.

Finance Management and Governance Issues

Advice relating to Governance issues, including changes in status, structure, legislation and guidance notes. Subsidiary advice on Group Structure and Company Legislation. Advice on related matters and issues, including alternative funding / finance. Production and assistance with regards to financial legal paperwork for large loans with lenders and with regards to financial legal paperwork to re-finance loans with lenders. Standard Security work.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period.

Housing & Estate Management

Advice and work on related matters, including Breach of Tenancy, legal access to properties, Housing Management policies, Alternative Tenures/Models. Advice on Complaints management involving bodies such as SPSO, HOHP, PRHP etc. Court work, including raising court actions for tenancy breach and defending actions raised against Caledonia or Caledonia employees. Income recovery (inc. both current and former tenant rent arrears, recharges and any other debt owed to the Association) Court work, including raising court actions for tenancy breach and defending actions raised against Caledonia or Caledonia employees. Guidance on the legislation on the private rented sector. Pursuing court actions raised by the Association against third parties. Preparation of Leases / Management Agreements. Factoring. Delivery of notices and other legal documents Management of Sheriff Officers (As Required). Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period.

General Legal ,Contractual & Procurement

The provision of general legal advice relating to services provided by Registered Social Landlords but not covered within the specialist lots. Work and advice related to procurement and contractual issues.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further 0ne year period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000512238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298178
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5SU
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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    "description": "1 The draft ITT document contains the full award criteria ratios, questions, weightings and scoring regime. 2 The Portal will close to questions seven days prior to the date for return of ESPDs and a published response provided three days prior to the submission of documents. If required the date of submission will be changed to achieve this. 3 To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. 4 The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is also available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 5 Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=512238. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Community Benefits offering from Bidders appointed to the Framework should encompass the following options: Apprenticeship / Internship opportunities which they could offer. Support for local projects. Only bidders who are ranked number 1 in each lot will be required to provide any of the above benefits they offer. (SC Ref:512238) Download the ESPD document here: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=512238",
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