--- title: "Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD" published: "2021-09-10" --- # Legal Services Buyer: NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c7777e7-91e7-4bd0-b4ef-19a96da32749.json) ## Summary North Star Housing Group LTD has initiated a tender process titled "Legal Services" to commission a framework for legal assistance from independent firms of solicitors. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is located in the North East of England, specifically Stockton-on-Tees (postal code TS17 6QN). The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 11 October 2021. The entire contract period is expected to run from 3 January 2022 to 2 January 2025, with an estimated contract value of around £600,000 per annum, totalling approximately £3 million over its full term, including possible extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, especially those capable of offering expertise in property transactions, housing management, dispute resolution, and corporate law. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative legal solutions tailored to housing associations' needs. The framework's flexible approach allows for multiple bidders across specific areas, which further enhances opportunities for diverse legal service providers to participate and grow their business within the public sector. ## Notice North Star Housing Group and Castles and Coasts wish to commission a framework for the provision of legal services from independent firms of solicitors in the private sector to support the delivery of a range of housing related activities. It is estimated that the contract value is likely to be around PS600k per annum with an overall contract value of around PS3m over the full term of this contract including any extensions. This figure is an estimate only and may be exceeded. However, no guarantee is given as to any level of business to be awarded through the framework. North Star is acting as lead contracting authority in this exercise. There is also the possibility of membership of the framework extending to other housing associations in the North of England. The requirement will be offered across three main areas as follows: Area 1 - Property Transactions, Development and Construction. To include all types of conveyancing and non-contentious housing, proprietor and tenant law as well as to include all construction contracts or development agreements. Also, to include support with disrepair claims and Health and Safety matters Area 2 - Housing Management and Dispute Resolution To include all types of housing litigation, dilapidations, court possessions and general contentious work Area 3 - Corporate and Commercial To include governance, employment, pensions, treasury loans and finance. Interested parties do not have to express interest in all areas. The consortium expects to award multiple bidders to cover each area but also reserves the right to not make any award in respect of any of the areas. Additional information: All Tender documentation can be accessed via our e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/ in the event that this is not accessible for whatever reason then alternatively please contact tenders@northstarhg.co.uk or Kerry Hunter the Procurement Lead on 01642 796 327. Under no circumstance should any other North Star employees be contacted directly relating to this tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea35482-4e01-49db-972a-b07816a047f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6QN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea35482-4e01-49db-972a-b07816a047f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea35482-4e01-49db-972a-b07816a047f6 10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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