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title: "Procurement of External Legal Services"
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buyer: "SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# Procurement of External Legal Services

Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43e0f01c-1358-486d-921a-f19a5d56aa40

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## Summary

The Sovereign Housing Association is currently conducting a tender process for the procurement of External Legal Services, classified under legal advisory and representation services. This opportunity is based in Basingstoke, UK, with a tender period ending on 22 March 2021. The overall value of the contract is set at £3,200,000, with the contract period scheduled from 1 July 2021 to 3 June 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in advisory and representation services, particularly those with the capacity to handle diverse cases across the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and European jurisdictions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the specified service categories, particularly within the six distinct Lots of work mentioned, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Leveraging this procurement could enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a key housing authority.

## Notice

Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544e7a58-4886-471b-a4bd-8dce222bc5f3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2021 at 19:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544e7a58-4886-471b-a4bd-8dce222bc5f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544e7a58-4886-471b-a4bd-8dce222bc5f3
  3rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Basingstoke:-Legal-advisory-and-representation-services./G5Y84AVYVQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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