--- title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2018-05-08" --- # Provision of Legal Services Framework Buyer: CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196.json) ## Summary The Caledonia Housing Association, based in Perth, UK, has completed a tender for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework". This procurement process, which falls under the services category and covers the housing and community amenities industry, was initiated under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The procurement is focused on providing legal services tailored for registered social landlords and includes various specific lots such as General Legal, Conveyancing, Employment Law, Finance Management, and Housing & Estate Management. The contract was dated signed on 11 April 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in housing law, employment law, or general legal consultancy. Businesses that excel in areas such as contract management, compliance with housing regulations, and governance issues would be especially well-suited to compete. The legal service needs outlined in the framework are likely to benefit practitioners and organisations that can navigate complex procurement and contractual issues relevant to the social housing sector, paving the way for substantial business growth in this area. ## Notice Legal Services Framework Agreement for Registered Social Landlord encompassing Incorporated HA'S ### Lot Information 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 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. 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. 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. 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318802 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 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 - 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318802 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318802 Provision of Legal Services Framework - Legal Services Framework Agreement for Registered Social Landlord encompassing Incorporated HA'S ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.caledoniaha.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541196 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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