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title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577773"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2019-03-28"
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# Provision of Legal Services Framework

Buyer: LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577773

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## Summary

Loreburn Housing Association is seeking legal service providers through its recently concluded tender for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework" in the housing and community amenities sector. The procurement process, which used a selective method, is in the award stage as of March 19, 2019. The geographic focus for service delivery is Dumfries. This contract encompasses various legal services addressing issues such as general legal advice, conveyancing, employment law, finance management, and housing management matters. The total value of awarded contracts reaches approximately £5,760,000, with specific contracts ranging from £20,000 to £5.56 million, solidifying its significance for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and solicitors that specialise in legal services related to social housing issues. With multiple lots covering diverse areas including compliance, governance, and estate management, firms with expertise in these domains can effectively compete for work with Loreburn Housing Association. Suppliers well-versed in procurement legislation, conveyancing processes, and employment laws are particularly well-positioned to engage in this ongoing framework agreement, allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the social housing sector.

## Notice

Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.

### Lot Information

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

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. Facility to provide Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI)

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)

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349718 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,788,000 |

## 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

- 28 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349718

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349718
  Provision of Legal Services Framework - Legal Services Framework Agreement for a Registered Social Landlord.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.loreburn.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577773

## Provenance

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