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Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026

KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Knowes Housing Association Ltd, based in Faifley, Clydebank, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026." The Association sought legal expertise in Scottish housing law, property transactions, debt recovery, employment law, governance, and charity advice. The tender, identified as KHA-03/23/1, was awarded to TC Young Solicitors. This contract spans three years, with possible extensions, inviting bids electronically and the tender aimed at creating opportunities for legal service providers in the region.

This contracting process by Knowes Housing Association Ltd presents a significant scope for business growth to legal service providers specializing in Scottish housing law, property matters, debt recovery, employment law, and charity legal advice. The procurement stage involved an open procedure, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offering potential renewal opportunities. Interested businesses should note the key deadline of April 14th and the potential for a maximum contract period of five years, presenting a valuable prospect for long-term business development within the designated regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026

Notice Description

Knowes Housing Association Ltd is a registered social landlord based in the Faifley area of Clydebank with 1048 properties for rent and 571 factored owners. The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the following areas:- 1: Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice Supplier(s) with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all or some of the service provisions listed above. It is intended that the contract be awarded for three years with an option to add 2 x single year extensions to a maximum of five years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement (MTCA) with a single supplier who are suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below. The MTCA for Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association discretion. The contract should cover the following:- Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice

Renewal: This contract will be for 36 months with an option to extend for 2 x single years to a maximum of 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724449
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480762
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The procurement will recur every 3 to 5 years depending on award of contract extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Erica Davidson
Contact Email
edavidson@knowes.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389877752

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 5BX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Kilpatrick
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TC YOUNG SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472619&idx=1
    14th April 2023 - Provision of Legal Services - Invitation to Tender
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472619&idx=4
    14th April 2023 - Provision of Legal Services - ITT - updated 14-4-23 on pages 9,10,13 & 25
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472619
    Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026 - Knowes Housing Association Ltd is a registered social landlord based in the Faifley area of Clydebank with 1048 properties for rent and 571 factored owners. The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the following areas:- 1: Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice Supplier(s) with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all or some of the service provisions listed above. It is intended that the contract be awarded for three years with an option to add 2 x single year extensions to a maximum of five years.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480762
    Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026 - Knowes Housing Association Ltd is a registered social landlord based in the Faifley area of Clydebank with 1048 properties for rent and 571 factored owners. The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the following areas:- 1: Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice Supplier(s) with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all or some of the service provisions listed above. It is intended that the contract be awarded for three years with an option to add 2 x single year extensions to a maximum of five years.

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