--- title: "Legal Service Planning and Consents" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RESTORATION & RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Legal Service Planning and Consents Buyer: RESTORATION & RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e58789be-c822-4ab2-a1a9-225ad1dcf994.json) ## Summary The Restoration & Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of specialist legal services in the field of legal planning and consents, which are essential for the Palace of Westminster's Restoration and Renewal Programme. This is the largest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in the UK and it aims to preserve the Grade I listed building for future generations. The selected provider will support the Delivery Authority in securing the necessary planning and other consents to deliver the project. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for the tender period being 10th January 2025. The contract, located in London and valued at £4,000,000 GBP, will commence on 6th May 2025 and conclude on 5th May 2030. The Corporate Officers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords are also named users under the agreement. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations adept in legal advisory and representation services within the heritage sector. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs that can provide legal expertise on planning consents and heritage conservation. Businesses experienced in large-scale restoration projects and familiar with the regulatory environment governing heritage sites will find a well-aligned opportunity in this tender. Furthermore, the chance to be involved in such a prestigious project can enhance the reputation and portfolio of the successful supplier, making this contract a valuable asset for any business in the legal services industry. The procurement method used is selective, specifically the restricted procedure, seeking to engage a single supplier out of five invited candidates. ## Notice Forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Westminster is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. The Delivery Authority has been established for the purpose of restoring and renewing this Grade I listed building to preserve it for future generations. The Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme (R&R Programme) is the biggest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in the UK. It offers suppliers, service providers and contractors a unique opportunity to contribute towards saving the seat of parliamentary democracy. The Delivery Authority was established in 2020 pursuant to the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019 (as amended by The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body (Abolition) Regulations 2022) (the 'Act') to perform the functions set out in section 3(4) of the Act: (i) to formulate proposals relating to the Palace restoration works during phase one of the R&R Programme and, (ii) to carry out the works during phase two of the R&R Programme. The Corporate Officers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords (acting jointly) have overall responsibility for the Parliamentary building works under the Act and are the sole member and guarantor of the Delivery Authority. The Delivery Authority is seeking to appoint a provider of specialist legal services in the field of legal planning and consents (Services) to support the Delivery Authority in securing the necessary planning and other consents to deliver the R&R Programme. The scope of the Services is further detailed in the Selection Questionnaire Pack (SQP) and Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice. The Corporate Officers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords are named users under the agreement. The Delivery Authority intends to invite 5 Candidates to tender for the Contract and to appoint a single Supplier. Further information on the evaluation methodology can be found in the SQP. Additional information: 1) To express interest in the Contract, Candidates must complete the SQ on the Jaggaer system at - https://rrparliament.app.jaggaer.com strictly in accordance with the SQP and by the SQ Response Deadline stated in the SQP. Please note that the SQ Response Deadline is a precise time and Candidates should allow sufficient time to upload their SQ Responses. 2) A Candidate may be a single organisation or a Consortium. Each Candidate must submit how this organizational structure will work in a single SQ application representing the Consortium. A single economic operator may only apply once, whether as a single Candidate or as a party to a Consortium. Candidates should note that this restriction does not apply to subcontractors. See further SQP Section [3]. 3) Words in this Contract Notice with initial capital letters are defined in the SQP (see Table [1.3] Glossary). 4) Candidates are required to download the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) from the portal before they will be given access to the procurement documents. The NDA must be submitted as a correspondence and a declaration must also be submitted, stating that the NDA has not been modified. Access to the procurement documents will not be granted until the signed NDA has been received. For further assistance contact commercial@r-r.org.uk. Shortlisted Bidders' personnel may be required to be security cleared to view tender documentation. 5) The Delivery Authority is the main user of this Contract but it may also be used by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons. 6) Section II.2.6) (Estimated value): The estimated value includes the total of the scope as described in SQP Appendix A (Scope). 7) Section II.2.7) (Duration of the contract): The term of the Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years (60 months) although the Delivery Authority reserves the right to extend the term of the Contract for up to a further 2 years (24 months) to make a maximum possible term of 7 years (84 months). 8) Candidates and Tenderers shall be solely responsible for and liable for all costs associated with and arising out of or in connection with responding to this contract notice and any SQ and with submitting any tender, howsoever incurred. 9) Successful tenderers will need to be compliant with the R&R Programme's standards and policies as identified in the SQP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521a4285-ba69-464e-9dfa-b2c130e11f14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 5 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | RESTORATION & RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521a4285-ba69-464e-9dfa-b2c130e11f14 - 28 Oct 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521a4285-ba69-464e-9dfa-b2c130e11f14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521a4285-ba69-464e-9dfa-b2c130e11f14 31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://rrparliament.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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