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title: "Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042cfb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042cfb

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## Summary

The Guinness Partnership Ltd has successfully completed the procurement process for a Legal Services Framework through a Restricted Procedure. This tender aimed to secure legal services across multiple business areas, including Development and Major Projects, Conveyancing and Contracts, Housing Management, Governance and Finance, and Employment and Pensions. The Framework Agreement, valued at approximately £9.32 million, will run for a period of four years and encompasses several lots with a detailed scope of services. The contract was signed on 28 March 2025, and the suppliers engaged include firms such as Capsticks Solicitors LLP, Clarke Willmott LLP, and Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, among others, covering various legal service needs across the UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for legal firms specialised in housing, finance, employment law, and related advisory services. Businesses adept at handling development projects, conveyancing activities, housing management, financial governance, and employment-related legalities will find this Framework particularly appealing. By participating, firms can enhance their client portfolio, increase revenue streams, and gain institutional recognition by collaborating with a prominent public body like The Guinness Partnership Ltd. Furthermore, the diverse nature of the services required allows for a broad range of legal specialists to engage, thus promoting growth and expertise within the legal industry.

## Notice

The Guinness Partnership Limited is seeking to procure a Framework Agreement through a Restricted Procedure for Legal Services to provide advice and support across a variety of business areas that are broken down into various lots which are detailed below. The Framework will last for four years with no options to extend for any further periods. * Lot 1 - Development and Major Projects * Lot 2 - Conveyancing and Contracts * Lot 3 - Housing Management * Lot 4 - Governance and Finance * Lot 5 - Employment and Pensions

### Lot Information

Development and Major Projects

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice to support housing development transactions, such as but not be limited to the following: land and build package deals for the acquisition of affordable housing from developers; stock rationalisation disposals and acquisitions; conveyancing and confirmation of good and marketable title in connection with the purchase of single dwellings or the purchase of land with or without planning consent from a single or several owners; confirmation of good and marketable title; void disposals and the like.

Conveyancing and Contracts

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to conveyancing activities undertaken by Registered Providers such as the sale of shared ownership, Freehold and Leasehold properties, staircasing and the creation of leases and legal documentation. An additional element of this Lot will be the provision of legal advice relating to contract development with 3rd party suppliers, advice relating to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Policy Reform and supplier risk management.

Housing Management

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to Anti-Social Behaviour proceedings, disrepair claims, general tenancy and leasehold management and rent, service charge and ground rent claims. In addition, advice will be sought in relation to the internal housing management policies and procedures.

Governance and Finance

Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to securitisation, arranging additional loan funding and revising the terms of current loan funding agreements. TGP work with various lenders and quasi-governmental departments. Legal services providers are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the housing sector, FCA requirements, regulations, banking and company law whilst working to strict deadlines.

Employment and Pensions

Guinness is seeking an annual fixed fee retainer service for the provision of legal advice relating to internal employment policies and procedures, employment contracts, employment issues & disputes, TUPE advice, pension advice, compliance and governance as well as delivering an annual, fixed fee retainer service. This retainer service will include a helpline, the review of contracts, policies and procedures as well as training and guidance for Guinness HR staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011669-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,320,000 |
| Lots value | £9,320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,320,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; ASHFORDS; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; CLARKE WILLMOTT; DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS; FORBES SOLICITORS; TLT; TROWERS & HAMLINS; WEIGHTMANS |

## 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

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011669-2025
- 15 Jan 2024 at 09:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001209-2024
- 15 Jan 2024 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001207-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9391b242-d261-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
- https://www.guinnesspartnership.com/about-us/legal-and-governance/our-group-structure/

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