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title: "The Riverside Group Legal services framework agreement"
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# The Riverside Group Legal services framework agreement

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457f0

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## Summary

The Riverside Group Ltd, a body governed by public law based in Liverpool, has concluded the award stage for its Legal Services Framework Agreement. The procurement process, which commenced with a tender notice, aimed at replacing the existing framework to meet the legal service requirements of TRGL and its subsidiaries. The framework agreement spans an initial term of 2 years, with potential extensions up to a maximum of 4 years. The scope of services covers three lots—Corporate, Finance and Treasury; Housing Management; and Property and Development—all within England's jurisdiction, excluding Scotland. The agreement was finalised on 2nd December 2024 with a total substantive value of £22 million across three contracts awarded to suppliers including Devonshires LLP, Trowers and Hamlins LLP, Brabners LLP, and Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms operating in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in corporate finance, housing management, and property development law. The framework is designed to bolster TRGL's in-house legal provisions, especially during peak business periods or when specialised advice is necessary, making it a lucrative venture for participating businesses. Large-scale firms with expertise in banking finance, contentious and non-contentious housing management, and property law are well-suited for this opportunity. The restricted procedure procurement method ensures that suppliers meeting TRGL's stringent quality and price criteria are selected, thus enabling firms to showcase their specialised capabilities and expand their service outreach within the public sector.

## Notice

The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide legal services to TRGL, including all subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all former One Housing entities. This procurement is to replace the current framework and will complement TRGL's in-house legal provision, particularly during periods of peak business demands and if any specialist advice is required. The framework agreement is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months up to a maximum of 4 years. The contract is to cover requirements for England but excludes Scotland. The tender comprises the following 3 lotsLot 1 - Corporate, Finance and Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services)Lot 2 - Housing Management Lot 3 - Property and Development

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Corporate, Finance and Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services)

The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:* Banking finance - eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements. * Charging and security work - eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges. * Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs). * Governance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month Extensions are to be available

Lot 2 - Housing Management

Lot 2 - Housing Management The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:* Contentious - eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and housing condition claims.* Non-Contentious - eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered accommodation. * Policy - eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures. * Governance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions will be available

Lot 3 - Property & Development

Lot 3 - Property & Development The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:* Commercial Property - eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant matters. * Residential Property - eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and service charge issues.* Development - eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements. * Governance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month Extension will be available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001127-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LTD |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | BRABNERS; DEVONSHIRES; PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER; TROWERS AND HAMLINS; WARD HADAWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001127-2025
- 8 May 2024 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014678-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.riverside.org.uk/

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