--- title: "Legal Services for Project Avocet" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-02" --- # Legal Services for Project Avocet Buyer: BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80d50fc4-4e08-43a5-9d21-34b6521d88d8.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Breckland District Council and South Holland District Council, seeking legal services for "Legal Services for Project Avocet". The project involves the acquisition and refurbishment of approximately 300 residential properties to be leased to the council under long-term agreements. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17 December 2021. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and it falls under the legal services category within the services industry, located in the East of England, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts or property law, to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible due to its open nature. Companies that specialise in advising local authorities on property management, housing contracts, or legal compliance would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure a long-term engagement with the council, thus driving their business growth in the public sector. ## Notice Breckland Council (BC) is considering a proposal from a potential partner (Company A) with a commercial proposition to enter into a framework agreement whereby Company A identify, acquire and refurbish c300 residential properties over a maximum 3-year period, which are then let to the Council on a long, inflation-linked lease (3 x 20 year lease periods, 60 years in total) with initial rent at a discount to Local Housing Allowance rates. The council will then manage the properties, being responsible for ongoing lettings and repairs and receiving all rents. BC is seeking a legal adviser to act for the council in the above scenario Additional information: To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the Council's electronic tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home. From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated tender documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All tender returns must be sent via the In-Tend system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdf70b-7002-403f-a509-e30c579dcbc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR19 1EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Dereham Neatherd | | Westminster constituency | Mid Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdf70b-7002-403f-a509-e30c579dcbc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdf70b-7002-403f-a509-e30c579dcbc9 2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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