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Provision of Legal Services Framework

Loreburn Housing Association

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loreburn Housing Association, based in Dumfries, has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework," targeting the housing and community amenities industry. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been fully processed as of 7th January 2021. The procurement method used was selective via a restricted procedure, and included multiple lots related to general legal advice and sector-specific legal issues, with substantial contracts awarded, each worth several tens of thousands of GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in housing law, employment regulations, and community support initiatives. Businesses able to demonstrate compliance with specific criteria, such as average annual turnover and relevant insurance coverage, will be well-positioned to engage with the framework agreement, thereby facilitating business growth through potential contracts with a reputable public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.

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.. Bidders 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.

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.. Bidders 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.

Housing & Estate Management Issues

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 Loreburn or Loreburn employees. Income recovery (inc. both current and former tenant rent arrears, recharges and any other debt owed to the Association) Anti-social behaviour (inc. ASBOs, interdicts and possession) 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). Bidders 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.

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. Facility to provide Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI). Bidders 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.

General Legal, Contractual & Procurement Issues

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 contract issues. Bidders 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558094
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403568
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20197 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Loreburn Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 1NN
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Lochar
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TC Young Solicitors

bto solicitors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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