--- title: "TRG Legal services framework agreement - Now closed please do not bid" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED" published: "2024-05-10" --- # TRG Legal services framework agreement - Now closed please do not bid Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-812daffb-6ceb-4006-a175-e16a5b049c33.json) ## Summary The Riverside Group Limited has issued a tender for a legal services framework agreement with an initial 2-year term, extendable up to 4 years. The procurement consists of 3 lots covering Corporate, Finance & Treasury, Housing Management, and Property & Development services. The tender, employing a selective procurement method, has a tender period ending on 31st May 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st October 2024. This legal services tender by The Riverside Group Limited presents opportunities for suitably qualified Contractors to provide services across various legal domains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal advisory, representation, and information services are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement offers potential business growth avenues in providing required legal services during peak business demands for a period extending up to 4 years. ## Notice The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide legal services to TRGL, including all subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all former One Housing entities. This procurement is to replace the current framework and will complement TRGL's in-house legal provision, particularly during periods of peak business demands and if any specialist advice is required. The framework agreement is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months up to a maximum of 4 years. The contract is to cover requirements for England but excludes Scotland. The tender comprises the following 3 lots Lot 1 - Corporate, Finance & Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services) The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Banking finance - eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements. o Charging and security work - eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges. o Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs). o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 1 - maximum of 2. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 5 Lot 2 - Housing Management The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Contentious - eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and housing condition claims. o Non-Contentious - eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered accommodation. o Policy - eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures. o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 2 - maximum of 2. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 5 Lot 3 - Property & Development The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Commercial Property - eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant matters. o Residential Property - eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and service charge issues. o Development - eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements. o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 3 - between 3 and 4. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 7 In total, TRGL intends to appoint up to 8 capable suppliers onto the framework to serve the requirements across the 3 lots. Tenderers are cordially invited to tender for one or more of the lots. As set out in Document F (Framework Agreement), TRGL may choose to call off from the framework via a further competition or a direct award. In addition, TRGL also reserves the right to call off additional adhoc legal services with suppliers appointed onto the framework, in particular for Commercial and Employment matters. Additional information: This tender is available to access free of charge on Riverside's In-Tend Portal. Supplier's must register or login to gain access to the tender and to submit their bid. Submissions must be via the In-Tend Portal also. The link to access the portal is below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791332b1-1c8c-431a-a3a6-f0fb44af567e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L24 8RF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Garston | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 10 May 2024 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791332b1-1c8c-431a-a3a6-f0fb44af567e - 10 May 2024 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791332b1-1c8c-431a-a3a6-f0fb44af567e - 30 Apr 2024 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791332b1-1c8c-431a-a3a6-f0fb44af567e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791332b1-1c8c-431a-a3a6-f0fb44af567e 10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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