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Provision of Legal Services Framework

LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

Loreburn Housing Association is seeking legal service providers through its recently concluded tender for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework" in the housing and community amenities sector. The procurement process, which used a selective method, is in the award stage as of March 19, 2019. The geographic focus for service delivery is Dumfries. This contract encompasses various legal services addressing issues such as general legal advice, conveyancing, employment law, finance management, and housing management matters. The total value of awarded contracts reaches approximately £5,760,000, with specific contracts ranging from £20,000 to £5.56 million, solidifying its significance for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and solicitors that specialise in legal services related to social housing issues. With multiple lots covering diverse areas including compliance, governance, and estate management, firms with expertise in these domains can effectively compete for work with Loreburn Housing Association. Suppliers well-versed in procurement legislation, conveyancing processes, and employment laws are particularly well-positioned to engage in this ongoing framework agreement, allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the social housing sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.

Lot Information

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

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.

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)

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)

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000577773
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349718
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,788,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 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
LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
garya@loreburn.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1387321300

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 1NN
Post Town
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

BTO SOLICITORS

TC YOUNG SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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