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title: "UK-Birmingham: Legal services."
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# UK-Birmingham: Legal services.

Buyer: CENTRAL HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b37227e-e1dd-4b36-88bb-ae6b48a2af9e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Central Housing Investment Consortium Limited (CHIC), based in Birmingham, which is seeking to appoint suppliers for high-quality legal services. This tender falls under the services sector, specifically classified under the CPV code for legal services (79100000). The tender was published on 13th February 2020 and is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 17th March 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2020 and will run until 30th June 2024. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing commercial and practical legal advice aimed at reducing costs for the client. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender specifically mentions suitability for SME participation. Legal firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in efficient management of outsourced legal matters will be well-positioned to win this contract, ultimately contributing to their growth and expansion within the sector.

## Notice

CHIC is a consortium of Registered Providers registered under the Housing & Regeneration Act 2008. It is a registered company incorporated on 25th May 2010 under company number 07266506. It currently has around 90 members, although it should be noted that some of the members are groups of housing providers. Details of members can be found at http://www.chicltd.co.uk/. The Members intend to appoint suppliers to each Lot capable of providing high-quality commercial and practical legal advice and assisting Members to reduce their legal spend. It is an objective of this tender that the Members will achieve better value, enhanced service delivery and more efficient management of matters outsourced to external solicitors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7216bd2-e46e-45ff-a6f5-cff1139bcc9f |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | CENTRAL HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 6DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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

- 13 Feb 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7216bd2-e46e-45ff-a6f5-cff1139bcc9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7216bd2-e46e-45ff-a6f5-cff1139bcc9f
  13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Legal-services./49YX5F5VJ9
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.chicltd.co.uk/

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