Award

Provision of Legal Services - Tenancy Management

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

08 Aug 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process for the provision of legal services in tenancy management was conducted by Albyn Housing Society Limited, a housing association based in Invergordon, Ross-shire, UK. The tender, titled "Provision of Legal Services - Tenancy Management", falls under the services category and was executed through an open procurement method. The contract, which has a potential duration of four years with an optional one-year extension, aims to engage a provider to offer expert legal support in matters of tenancy enforcement and debt recovery. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract for the successful bidder, Harper Macleod LLP, signed on 1 November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for legal firms specialising in housing law, particularly those experienced in tenancy management, debt recovery, and legal representation in court. Businesses with a strong background in providing legal services and compliance with the specified criteria, including adequate insurance and experience, will find this an appealing contract to pursue. Engaging with Albyn Housing Society and demonstrating an ability to enhance community wellbeing through legal services could further enhance competitiveness in future contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services - Tenancy Management

Notice Description

Albyn would like to procure a legal services provider to provide expert advice and support to its customer services teams in relation to all aspects of tenancy management and enforcement action. In particular, this provider will support Albyn in the recovery of rent, service charge and factoring arrears and in responding to anti-social behaviour. The anticipated length of contract is 4 years with the option for a 1-year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services will include, but are not limited to: - working in partnership with, and on the instruction of, Albyn's customer services teams to represent Albyn's interests in situations where tenancy enforcement action is required - debt recovery action on behalf of Highland Residential's factoring service - issuing legal action warning letters - raising court proceedings - representation in court - management and monitoring of cases in the court system - providing specialist advice on all areas of housing law, including social and private housing - providing briefings as required to Albyn's board, senior management and staff on relevant case law and changes in legislation.

Renewal: Potential extension of 1 year at discretion of Albyn Housing Society.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552502
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350983
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Andrew Martin, Graeme Hamilton
Contact Email
andrew.martin@albynhousing.org.uk, graeme.hamilton@albyn-enterprises.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349852978

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER MACLEOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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