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Legal Services Scotland

RIVERSIDE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Riverside Scotland is seeking legal services through a public tender process. The contract, titled "Legal Services Scotland", is described as an initial 4-year term with potential for a 1-year extension. This process is governed by Riverside Scotland and covers services related to housing, finance, and property. The procurement stage is active with a submission deadline of January 19, 2023. The buying organisation, Riverside Scotland, is a registered charity based in Ayrshire, UK.

This tender opportunity for Legal Services Scotland is open for businesses that specialise in legal services. Suitable contractors should have expertise in areas such as housing management, finance, and property. The contract value is £160,000 GBP and the procurement method is an open procedure. Businesses interested in providing legal advice to Riverside Scotland can find detailed information on the specific services required in the tender documentation available on the Riversource e-tendering system.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Scotland

Notice Description

Riverside Scotland invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors in relation to entering into an agreement (the Contract) to provide legal services for Riverside Scotland. The Contract is for an initial term of 4 years with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Maximum contract duration including extensions is 5 years. The contract is to cover requirements for Riverside Scotland only as all other entities within The Riverside Group Limited are governed by the laws of England and Wales

Lot Information

Lot 1

Riverside Scotland is undertaking this procurement as a below threshold open tender The Scope of services is set out below however additional ad hoc services may also be required including but not limited to development services, contractual disputes, and ad hoc commercial property advice if required. a) Treasury and Finance services Treasury and Finance services as required from time to time including but not limited to finance; regulatory advice; governance; charity law; financial returns, charging; assistance with ad hoc lender queries b) Housing Management The areas within the scope (which is not an exhaustive list) are: Contentious - e.g., gas and electrical access injunctions, arrears management, evictions, ASB, estate management issues, boundary/land ownership issues, factory liability, possession proceedings and housing condition claims. Non-Contentious - e.g., service of tenancy notices, guardianship, and sheltered accommodation. Policy - e.g., draft form documentation and advice on procedures. Governance & Regulatory advice including updates/training sessions including but not limited to insurance advise in respect of notifiable events. c) - Property The areas within the scope (which is not an exhaustive list) are: Residential Property - e.g., purchase and sales of residential units, and factoring issues. Advice on contracts management agreements and tenancy advice. Governance & Regulatory advice Riverside Scotland intends to appoint a single supplier that has the ability to provide legal advice across all areas of expertise. In addition, Riverside Scotland also reserves the right to call off any additional adhoc and associated legal services with the appointed supplier. All documentation is available via the Riversource e-tendering system and can be located here https://riversource.wax-live.com/s2c

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000716893
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 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
RIVERSIDE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Idris Parry
Contact Email
procurement@riverside.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451126600

Buyer Location

Locality
AYRSHIRE
Postcode
KA12 0LP
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine West
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TC YOUNG SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466873
    Legal Services Scotland - Riverside Scotland invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors in relation to entering into an agreement (the Contract) to provide legal services for Riverside Scotland. The Contract is for an initial term of 4 years with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Maximum contract duration including extensions is 5 years. The contract is to cover requirements for Riverside Scotland only as all other entities within The Riverside Group Limited are governed by the laws of England and Wales
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472966
    Legal Services Scotland - Riverside Scotland invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors in relation to entering into an agreement (the Contract) to provide legal services for Riverside Scotland. The Contract is for an initial term of 4 years with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Maximum contract duration including extensions is 5 years. The contract is to cover requirements for Riverside Scotland only as all other entities within The Riverside Group Limited are governed by the laws of England and Wales

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