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Loreburn Housing Association Legal Support Services

Loreburn Housing Association

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loreburn Housing Association, headquartered in Dumfries, is seeking qualified legal service providers to support their operations and those of their subsidiary, Dumfries and Galloway Homes Ltd. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, is currently at the award stage. The procurement aims to secure legal services across various specialisms, including property management, civil litigation, corporate governance, employment law, contracts/procurement, and banking/finance. The initially awarded contracts began on 4 September 2024, following the closure of the tender process on 10 July 2024. Each lot covers services in the Housing and Community Amenities category and is based in Dumfries, with an option for a 2-year renewal following the initial 3-year contract period.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for legal firms, especially those focusing on housing associations and community-related legal services. Larger legal firms, SMEs, and solicitors experienced in property, civil litigation, corporate law, employment law, and finance are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The scope of work involves high-value services, ongoing advisory roles, and the potential extension, presenting a strategic opportunity for firms to establish or strengthen their footprint in the public sector. Additionally, the structured selection criteria, focusing on legal qualifications, experience in Scots Law, and financial stability, ensure that participating businesses meet high professional standards, making it an excellent opportunity for proficient legal service providers to expand their client base and enhance their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loreburn Housing Association Legal Support Services

Notice Description

The purpose is to establish the provision of legal services to Loreburn Housing Association and its subsidiary Dumfries and Galloway Homes Ltd across various specialisms, which the Association and its subsidiary will draw upon as required by suitably qualified and experienced legal service providers. The contract is for an initial 3-year period, with the option of extending for up to 2 years after that

Lot Information

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation legal services, including but not restricted to, housing management and estate services, rent arrears, recovering possession of properties, general dispute resolution (such as contract disputes or debt recovery), First-tier Tribunal applications, quarterly topic-specific training and seminars, and antisocial behaviour. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Association will consider extending the contract by up to two years, if delivery of the agreed contract meets with the required standard.

Corporate Defence, Claims, and Governance

Corporate claims legal services, including but not restricted to, claims against the association (such as personal injury or public liability claims, claims for discrimination, notifiable events, and general insurance claims), quarterly topic-specific training and seminars, and Governance matters.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Association will consider extending the contract for up to two years, if delivery of the agreed contract meets with the required standard.

Employment Law

Employment Law legal services, including but not restricted to, contractual matters, legislative and case law update service, staff handbooks, redundancy advice, disputes with employees, team and staff re-structuring, quarterly topic-specific training and seminars, and connected legal work. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Association will consider extending the contract for up to two years, if delivery of the agreed contract meets with the required standard.

Contracts/Procurement

Contract and procurement legal services, including but not restricted to, preparing/reviewing contracts, quarterly topic-specific training and seminars, and general procurement advice.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Association will consider extending the contract for up to two years, if delivery of the agreed contract meets with the required standard

Banking and Finance

Banking and Finance legal service, including but not limited to advice on loan agreements, commercial funding arrangements, quarterly topic-specific training and seminars, and treasury related queries.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Extensions of one year, and another year after this, will be considered if delivery of the agreed contract meets with the required standard.

Property/Real Estate generally, Property Investment and Regeneration, Shared Equity, and Factoring and Property Management

Property/Real Estate generally, Property Investment and Regeneration, Shared Equity, Conveyancing and Lease work (e.g., new leases and termination of leases), Property Disputes, Contractual Agreements for Title Transfer, Advice on Structuring Property Transfers, quarterly topic-specific training and seminars, and Factoring and Property Management.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Association will consider extending the initial term by up to two years, if delivery of the agreed contract meets with the required standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768795
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513574
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£402,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: PIN notice estimated to be published January 2029 Contract Notice to be published June 2029

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 2JB
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
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BTO Solicitors LLP

TC Young Solicitors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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