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title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000512238"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2017-10-10"
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# Provision of Legal Services Framework

Buyer: CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000512238

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## Summary

Caledonia Housing Association is seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of Legal Services Framework" for a total estimated value of £860,000. This procurement, categorised under services, is located in Perth, UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline for interested parties to submit their bids is 10th November 2017. The procurement method being adopted is selective, following a restricted procedure, which necessitates compliance with certain criteria and provides a timeline that includes a second stage invitation on 1st December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in housing, employment, finance management, and community legal issues. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive legal advice tailored for Registered Social Landlords will be well-positioned to compete. With a structured framework that allows for a potential extension of one year, this contract could facilitate sustained engagement and growth for successful bidders, particularly if they can contribute to community benefits as outlined in the tender requirements.

## Notice

Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord encompassing Incorporated HA's

### Lot Information

Conveyancing and related Issues

Conveyancing work and advice in dealing with related issues. Transfer of new build housing developments to other housing providers. Sale of properties through LIFT & MMR and other relevant Scheme. Agreements relevant to disposals.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period

Employment Law

Advice re compliance of employment policies and practices, TUPE; Dispute resolution; Grievance and disciplinary issues, Pensions, and Settlement Agreements, Case law and good practice. Work relating to Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeals Tribunals.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period.

Finance Management and Governance Issues

Advice relating to Governance issues, including changes in status, structure, legislation and guidance notes. Subsidiary advice on Group Structure and Company Legislation. Advice on related matters and issues, including alternative funding / finance. Production and assistance with regards to financial legal paperwork for large loans with lenders and with regards to financial legal paperwork to re-finance loans with lenders. Standard Security work.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period.

Housing & Estate Management

Advice and work on related matters, including Breach of Tenancy, legal access to properties, Housing Management policies, Alternative Tenures/Models. Advice on Complaints management involving bodies such as SPSO, HOHP, PRHP etc. Court work, including raising court actions for tenancy breach and defending actions raised against Caledonia or Caledonia employees. Income recovery (inc. both current and former tenant rent arrears, recharges and any other debt owed to the Association) Court work, including raising court actions for tenancy breach and defending actions raised against Caledonia or Caledonia employees. Guidance on the legislation on the private rented sector. Pursuing court actions raised by the Association against third parties. Preparation of Leases / Management Agreements. Factoring. Delivery of notices and other legal documents Management of Sheriff Officers (As Required). Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further one year period.

General Legal ,Contractual & Procurement

The provision of general legal advice relating to services provided by Registered Social Landlords but not covered within the specialist lots. Work and advice related to procurement and contractual issues.. Any bidder who is not compliant with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may be excluded from participation.

Renewal: May be extended for a further 0ne year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298178 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | £860,000 |
| 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 | CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5SU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298178
- 6 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297681&idx=3
  12th October 2017 - ESPD (Word Version)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297681&idx=1
  9th October 2017 - Caledonia HA Draft ITT for information only.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297681&idx=2
  9th October 2017 - Caledonia HA ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297681
  Provision of Legal Services Framework - Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord encompassing Incorporated HA's

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.caledoniaha.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=512238
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=512238
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000512238

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