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title: "Provision of legal services framework 2020-24"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610574"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2020-04-14"
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# Provision of legal services framework 2020-24

Buyer: KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610574

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## Summary

The Kingdom Housing Association Limited is facilitating a procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework 2020-2024" within the housing and community amenities sector. The process, currently in the awarded stage, is located in Glenrothes, Scotland, with a significant value of £550,000 for each of the five lots. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows a broad range of suppliers to participate. The tender period ended on 21st February 2020, leading to the signing of contracts on the same date for a three-year duration, with the option to extend for one additional year at the discretion of the Kingdom Group of Companies. 

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in general legal services, conveyancing, employment law, finance management, and housing-related issues. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would be established legal service providers with experience in public sector contracts and expertise in Scots Law. Potential entrants should be prepared to meet specific criteria, including corporate membership of the Law Society of Scotland and relevant qualifications for staff involved in the delivery of these services. Engaging with this framework could significantly enhance their portfolio and client base in the public sector.

## Notice

The Kingdom Group of Companies through the parent organisation Kingdom Housing Associations intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of Organisations to provide Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1year period solely at the Groups discretion. It is envisaged that successful applicants appointed to the framework will be available to provide Legal Services to all organisation named on this framework.

### Lot Information

General Legal, Governance, Contractual & Procurement Issues

The requirement for Legal Services has been split into different lots to enable applicants who specialise in a particular type of legal service to tender for the categories relevant to their Organisation. This does not preclude an applicant from applying to suffice all the categories required.

Renewal: with an option to extend for upto 12 months ( total possible contract duration of 48 months)

Conveyancing and Related Issues

KG intend to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of organisations for Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of KG.

Renewal: 3 Years plus option of 1 year extension

Employment Law Issues

KG intend to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of organisations for Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of KG

Renewal: Yes, Contract 3 years with 1 year extension option

Finance Management Issues

KG intend to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of organisations for Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of KG.

Renewal: 3 year contract plus option of 1 year extension

Housing, Asset Management & Estate Management Issues

KG intend to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of organisations for Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of KG.

Renewal: 3 year contract with option of 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385168 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £550,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY6 2DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes West and Kinglassie |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; BRODIES; BTO SOLICITORS; HARPER MACLEOD; PINSENT MASONS; SHOOSMITHS; TC YOUNG SOLICITORS; THORNTONS LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385168
- 20 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377873&idx=5
  3rd February 2020 - As requested, a word version of the ITT has been uploaded.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377873&idx=1
  21st January 2020 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377873&idx=2
  21st January 2020 - Commercial response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377873&idx=3
  21st January 2020 - Quality Assessment Questions (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377873&idx=4
  21st January 2020 - Quality Assessment Questions (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377873
  Provision of legal services framework 2020-24 - The Kingdom Group of Companies through the parent organisation Kingdom Housing Associations intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of Organisations to provide Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1year period solely at the Groups discretion. It is envisaged that successful applicants appointed to the framework will be available to provide Legal Services to all organisation named on this framework.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385168
  Provision of legal services framework 2020-24 - The Kingdom Group of Companies through the parent organisation Kingdom Housing Associations intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of Organisations to provide Legal Services for a 3 year period with the option to extend for a 1year period solely at the Groups discretion. It is envisaged that successful applicants appointed to the framework will be available to provide Legal Services to all organisation named on this framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.kingdomhousing.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610574

## Provenance

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