--- title: "External Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ONWARD HOMES" published: "2020-12-04" --- # External Legal Services Buyer: ONWARD HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61c540ac-9dd9-4b73-b347-d8299cde2365.json) ## Summary Onward Homes is currently seeking to re-procure its panel of external legal services through a Restricted Procedure (in two stages). This tender, titled "External Legal Services," involves providing legal services with a focus on social housing matters. The framework agreement is set to last four years, commencing on 1st April 2021, with an anticipated contract value of £6 million. Interested legal firms must submit their applications by 6th January 2021. The procurement is classified under legal services (CPV 79100000) and will take place in Liverpool, North West, UK, with all procurement documents available on their e-tendering portal. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in social housing, to expand their business in the public sector. Firms experienced in legal advisory and representation services are encouraged to apply, as this framework covers multiple specialisms. The selective procurement method aims to identify a panel of qualified providers, creating a pathway for successful bidders to secure ongoing contracts over the four-year framework period, thereby fostering long-term client relationships and enhancing overall service offerings. ## Notice Onward Group Limited is seeking to re-procure its panel of Legal Services providers through a number of Specialisms and invites suitably qualified legal firms experienced in social housing matters to express an interest. This is a Restricted Procedure (in two stages): legal firms should provide a response in accordance with the requirements laid out in the Invitation to Tender document, which in the first instance will consist of a Selection Questionnaire. The panel will take the form of a framework agreement and will last for a four-year period commencing on 1st April 2021. The contract will first be advertised through the despatch of a notice to OJEU. Procurement documents will be published on our e-tendering portal accordingly. Additional information: Register onto Onward's e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | ONWARD HOMES | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 4AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 16:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 - 19 Oct 2020 at 11:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 - 19 Oct 2020 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 - 19 Oct 2020 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 - 14 Oct 2020 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 - 14 Oct 2020 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035e1d72-3744-4884-9a95-e0d9762968f3 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.onward.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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