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Award

21 Feb 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

20 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingdom Housing Association Limited has completed the tender process for the Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028. The organisation, based in Glenrothes, UK, aimed to enter into a Framework Agreement for a 3-year period with a possibility of a 1-year extension. The procurement stage was marked as 'complete', and the contract was signed on 13th February 2024. The industry category for this procurement was services, and it was managed under an open procedure. Key dates included the signing of the contract on 13th February 2024.

This tender for legal services by the Kingdom Housing Association Limited offers significant business growth opportunities for law firms specialising in areas such as general legal advice, property law & conveyancing, employment law, banking & finance, and housing matters. The Kingdom Housing Association Limited seeks suppliers experienced in Scots Law, offering substantial turnover rates and showcasing expertise in legal practice. The tender presents an ideal opportunity for established law firms to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term contractual agreements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028

Notice Description

Kingdom Housing Association Limited (KHA) intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of organisations for Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of KHA. Other parties to this agreement would be KHA's partners, see overview below: Overview of the Kingdom Group The Kingdom Group (KG) comprises of Kingdom Housing Association (KHA), a Registered Social Landlord with charitable status. Kingdom Initiatives Limited (KI), is a non-charitable wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association. Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) CIC is a Community Interest Company wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Legal Advice

Lot 1 - General Legal Advice 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 & contract issues. Advice relating to Governance issues, including changes in status, structure, legislation and guidance notes. Subsidiary advice on Group Structure and Company Legislation.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 2 - Property Law & Conveyancing

Lot 2 - Property Law & Conveyancing 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 schemes. Agreements relevant to disposals.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 3 - Employment Law

Lot 3 - Employment Law Advice re compliance of employment policies and practices, TUPE; Dispute resolution; Grievance and disciplinary issues.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 4 - Banking & Finance

Lot 4 - Banking & Finance Advice on related matters and issues, including alternative funding / finance. Production & 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.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 5 - Housing

Lot 5 - Housing Advice and work on related matters, including Breach of Tenancy, legal access to properties, Housing Management policies, Alternative Tenures/ Models. Court work, including raising court actions for tenancy breach and defending actions raised against Kingdom or Kingdom employees. Pursuing court actions raised by the Association against third parties. Preparation of Leases / Management Agreements. Factoring. Delivery of notices

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747117
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499179
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,755,436 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20242 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
Kingdom Housing Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY6 2DA
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

BTO Solicitors LLP

Brodies LLP

Harper Macleod LLP

TC Young Solicitors

Thorntons Law LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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