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title: "Legal Services Framework Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP"
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# Legal Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b503b8-0fa9-4cc9-8b03-acc3c260b919

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## Summary

The Riverside Group Limited is looking to establish a Legal Services Framework Agreement, aimed at replacing an existing framework. The contract spans a term of three years, with an option for an additional year, and encompasses four distinct lots: 1) Property and Development, 2) Non-property including Governance, Commercial and Employment, 3) Corporate Finance and Banking, and 4) Housing Management. Suppliers can submit proposals for any or all lots, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2017. The total value of the framework is approximately £4 million, with a minimum value of £3 million. This open procurement process allows for broad participation, with services to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in the specified areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the Riverside Group aims to enhance service delivery and achieve better value through this framework. The tender allows for collaboration among various legal service providers, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their client base and gain experience in a collaborative framework.

## Notice

The Riverside Group Limited wishes to enter into a framework agreement with a number of external law firmsto replace an existing framework. The term of the framework agreement, will be for 3 years with an option toextend for up to 12 months. The legal services are broken down into 4 lots: - Lot 1- Property and Development; - Lot 2- Non-property including Governance, Commercial and Employment; - Lot 3- Corporate Finance and Banking; - Lot 4- Housing Management. Tenderers can submit tender proposals for any/all lots. TRGL intends to appoint law firms to each Lot who are capable of providing high quality legal advice and whocan assist TRGL to reduce its legal spend. It is an objective of this tender that TRGL will achieve better value,enhanced service delivery and more efficient management of matters outsourced to external law firms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acbad07-be92-475a-afd5-ea211092e11f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; BEVAN BRITTAN; BLM; BRABNERS; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS; DWF; FORBES SOLICITORS; TROWERS & HAMLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 16:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acbad07-be92-475a-afd5-ea211092e11f
- 15 Sep 2017 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acbad07-be92-475a-afd5-ea211092e11f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acbad07-be92-475a-afd5-ea211092e11f
  15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=be3271f8-f499-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.riverside.org.uk

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