Tender

Legal Services

RUTHERGLEN AND CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association is currently in the tender stage, seeking to appoint legal advisor(s) for the provision of legal services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities and is classified under CPV code 79100000. The opportunity is based in the UK, specifically in the UKM95 region. The open procurement process has been set to close on 12th June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the evaluation period beginning immediately thereafter. The total estimated value of the contract is £225,000 GBP, and the submission method is electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms that specialise in housing management and offer comprehensive legal advisory services. The Association intends to appoint firms for a minimum initial period of three years, with potential extensions. Businesses with experience in housing association legalities or community housing advisory roles will find this tender particularly well-suited. The contract offers a stable long-term engagement, fostering a reliable revenue stream, and positions the successful bidder to gain further recognition and expertise in serving housing associations. Additionally, the contract's focus on community benefits emphasizes the buyer's commitment to enhancing local welfare, which could appeal to firms with a strong corporate social responsibility ethos.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association are seeking to appoint legal advisor(s) to assist on relevant matters pertaining to the Association

Lot Information

General Legal Advice

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association ("the Association") is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Legal Advisor(s) to provide general legal services and specialist housing management advice to the Association. Bidders may submit a tender for one or both Lots. Further information on the Lots is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Renewal: The Association intends to appoint the successful bidder(s) for an initial period of three years. The Association reserves the right to extend the appointment(s) by up to two further periods of 12 months each. Any extension of one or both Lots shall be at the sole discretion of the Association

Legal Services - Housing Management Legal Advice

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association ("the Association") is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Legal Advisor(s) to provide general legal services and specialist housing management advice to the Association. Bidders may submit a tender for one or both Lots. Further information on the Lots is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Renewal: The Association intends to appoint the successful bidder(s) for an initial period of three years. The Association reserves the right to extend the appointment(s) by up to two further periods of 12 months each. Any extension of one or both Lots shall be at the sole discretion of the Association.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832142
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556327
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTHERGLEN AND CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUTHERGLEN
Postcode
G73 1DL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Rutherglen Central and North
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

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