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title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558094"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2021-01-07"
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# Provision of Legal Services Framework

Buyer: LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558094

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## Summary

Loreburn Housing Association, based in Dumfries, has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework," targeting the housing and community amenities industry. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been fully processed as of 7th January 2021. The procurement method used was selective via a restricted procedure, and included multiple lots related to general legal advice and sector-specific legal issues, with substantial contracts awarded, each worth several tens of thousands of GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in housing law, employment regulations, and community support initiatives. Businesses able to demonstrate compliance with specific criteria, such as average annual turnover and relevant insurance coverage, will be well-positioned to engage with the framework agreement, thereby facilitating business growth through potential contracts with a reputable public sector organisation.

## Notice

Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.

### 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.. Bidders 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.

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.. Bidders 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.

Housing & Estate Management Issues

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 Loreburn or Loreburn employees. Income recovery (inc. both current and former tenant rent arrears, recharges and any other debt owed to the Association) Anti-social behaviour (inc. ASBOs, interdicts and possession) 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). Bidders 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.

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. Facility to provide Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI). Bidders 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.

General Legal, Contractual & Procurement Issues

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 contract issues. Bidders 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403568 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £244,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 1NN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Lochar |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BTO SOLICITORS; TC YOUNG SOLICITORS |

## 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

- 7 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403568
- 8 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333690

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333690&idx=1
  8th October 2018 - Loreburn HA ITT - Legal Services 2019-2023 Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333690&idx=2
  8th October 2018 - ESPD (Scotland) v1.12 - Loreburn HA.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333690
  Provision of Legal Services Framework - Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403568
  Provision of Legal Services Framework - Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.loreburn.org.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=496737
- 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-r6ebe6-0000558094

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