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title: "HALA Legal Services Framework"
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buyer: "OPTIVO"
published: "2022-03-28"
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# HALA Legal Services Framework

Buyer: OPTIVO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-691179be-fe63-4eed-93c9-8fd2a6e3eb88

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## Summary

The "HALA Legal Services Framework" tender, initiated by Optivo, aims to establish a panel of solicitors to provide advisory services to multiple housing associations in the South East of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29 April 2022. Notably, the tender represents a significant investment of up to £30 million across a contract period extending from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2026. The procurement focuses on legal services, with a combined annual spend of approximately £6.2 million on external solicitors' services among participating members.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for law firms looking to expand their portfolio in the housing sector, particularly those offering legal advisory services tailored to housing associations and organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this venture particularly appealing, as the framework is designed to accommodate their participation. Law firms with expertise in public sector procurement, housing legislation, and related legal matters would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The Housing Associations' Legal Alliance includes Advance, BME London, Bromford Housing, CDS Co-operatives, Christian Action Housing, Cross Keys Homes, Eastend Homes, Greatwell Homes, Habinteg, Hastoe Group, Hexagon Housing, HFL Homes, Hightown Housing, Housing for Women, Housing Solutions, ISHA, Lewisham Homes, Local Space, MHS Homes, Newlon Housing Trust, Octavia Housing, One Housing, Optivo, Origin Housing, Phoenix Community Homes, Raven Housing Trust, Saxon Weald, Settle Group, Shepherds Bush Housing Group, Soho Housing, Swan Housing Association, Wandle Housing Association, Women's Pioneer Housing, YMCA St Paul's Group, YMCA Thames Gateway. Between them, there is a spend of approximately PS6.2M per annum on external Solicitors' Services. The Members have come together in a shared procurement exercise and wish to appoint a panel of Solicitors upon whose advisory services the individual members can call.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49b1843-8693-40f4-95b6-bc8d025691ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | OPTIVO |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49b1843-8693-40f4-95b6-bc8d025691ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49b1843-8693-40f4-95b6-bc8d025691ab
  28th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Croydon:-Legal-services./4Y8S3J3N5H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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