--- title: "Procurement of External Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029015" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029015" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029015.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029015.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2021-02-04" --- # Procurement of External Legal Services Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029015 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029015) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029015.json) ## Summary The Sovereign Housing Association is currently seeking external legal services through an open tender process. The procurement, titled "Procurement of External Legal Services," falls under the legal advisory and representation services category within the services industry. The tender is active and includes various lots focused on areas such as development and property, finance, governance, human resources, housing management, and procurement. The submission deadline is set for 22nd March 2021, with a potential contract period lasting up to 1440 days and options for two 12-month extensions based on satisfactory performance. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services, including those with expertise in property law, financial regulations, and corporate governance. Firms that demonstrate a strong capability to provide comprehensive legal advisory and representation services, along with previous experience in similar contracts, would be well-positioned to compete for the six distinct lots available. Interested suppliers should ensure they meet the selection criteria and submit their proposals via the designated portal before the deadline. ## Notice Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. ### Lot Information Development and Property (Residential and Commercial) Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G5Y84AVYVQ Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance Finance and Securitisation Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. Additional information: Please see further information in the Tender overview document Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance Governance and Corporate Services Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. Additional information: Please see further information in the Tender overview Document Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance Human Resources Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. Additional information: Please see further information in the Tender overview document Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance Housing Management Provision of External Legal services to SHA.The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. Additional information: Please see further information in the Tender overview Document Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance Procurement and Commercial Provision of External Legal services to SHA .The Services are divided into six Lots. Examples of the work types, within each Lot, are provided in the Specification. Additional information: Please see further information in the Tender overview Document Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months upon satisfactory performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002222-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,200,000 | | Lots value | £13,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | BASINGSTOKE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG21 4FA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove | | Westminster constituency | Basingstoke | | 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 - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2021 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002222-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sovereign.org.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G5Y84AVYVQ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Basingstoke:-Legal-advisory-and-representation-services./G5Y84AVYVQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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