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title: "Provision of Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650034"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2021-06-02"
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# Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: ORKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650034

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## Summary

The Orkney Housing Association Ltd has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services" aimed at selecting a single supplier to provide legal support over a 3-year period, with potential extensions for an additional 2 years. The contract will cover various service areas including general legal advice, arrears recovery, and governance issues. The submission period for bids ended on 5th May 2021, and the award was signed on 26th May 2021. This procurement falls under the services category and was managed through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The primary delivery location for the contract is the Orkney Islands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector legal services or with experience working with Registered Social Landlords. Businesses that specialise in areas such as property conveyancing, contract law, and governance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms holding the necessary insurance and qualifications, such as membership in the Law Society of Scotland, should consider bidding, as their expertise aligns closely with the requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement (MTCA) with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below. The MTCA for Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association's discretion. 1. General Legal, Contractual, Procurement, Construction, Acquisitions & Property Conveyancing 2. Arrears Recovery (Rent & Factoring) 3. Housing and Estate Management which includes Factoring 4. Governance, Financial Management and Charity 5. FOI & GDPR

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association wishes to enter into a MTCA with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below: 1.General Legal, Contractual, Procurement, Construction, Acquisitions & Property Conveyancing The provision of general legal advice relating to services provided by Registered Social Landlords. Site acquisitions, Deed of Condition documents, wayleave documents, grazing lets. Work and advice related to procurement and contract issues. Conveyancing work and advice in dealing with related issues. Transfer of new build housing developments from other housing providers. Sale of Shared Ownership Properties and preparation of relevant legal documents i.e. Exclusive Occupancy Agreements / Dispositions. Agreements relevant to disposals. Any other relevant legal requirements. 2.Arrears Recovery, which would include: The provision of general legal advice relating to services provided by Registered Social Landlords. Court work in relation to recovery of debt. Income recovery for current and former tenants and owners in relation to arrears, recharges and other debts owed to the Association. Delivery of notices. Management of sheriff officers. Any other legal requirements associated with arrears recovery for income maximisation. Bankruptcy (sequestration), Trust Deeds, Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) and advice on other schemes covered by the Accountant in Bankruptcy Agency. 3.Housing and Estate Management which includes Factoring 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 the Association or the Association's employees. Anti-social behaviour (inc. ASBOs, interdicts and possession). Pursuing court actions raised by the Association against third parties. Preparation of Leases & Management Agreements. Factoring. Delivery of notices and other legal documents (As required). Management of Sheriff Officers (As required). Evictions. And any other relevant Legal requirements. 4.Governance, Financial Management and Charity 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. Advice on legal documentation regarding changes to existing agreements, including but not limited to LIBOR switch documentation. Standard Security work. And any other relevant Legal requirements. 5.FOI & GDPR Annual training and updates throughout the year as required. Case by case advice for any complex request or breach.

Renewal: Extendable for a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417026 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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 | ORKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TC YOUNG SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417026
- 7 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411548

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411548&idx=5
  12th April 2021 - Orkney Housing Association - Provision of Legal Services - Tender return certificates in word format
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411548&idx=4
  12th April 2021 - Orkney Housing Association - Provision of Legal Services - ITT in word format
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411548&idx=1
  7th April 2021 - Orkney Housing Association - Provision of Legal Services ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411548&idx=2
  7th April 2021 - Appendix A Legal Pricing Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411548&idx=3
  7th April 2021 - Orkney Housing Association SPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411548
  Provision of Legal Services - The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement (MTCA) with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below. The MTCA for Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association's discretion. 1. General Legal, Contractual, Procurement, Construction, Acquisitions & Property Conveyancing 2. Arrears Recovery (Rent & Factoring) 3. Housing and Estate Management which includes Factoring 4. Governance, Financial Management and Charity 5. FOI & GDPR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417026
  Provision of Legal Services - The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement (MTCA) with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the Service Areas detailed below. The MTCA for Legal Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Association's discretion. 1. General Legal, Contractual, Procurement, Construction, Acquisitions & Property Conveyancing 2. Arrears Recovery (Rent & Factoring) 3. Housing and Estate Management which includes Factoring 4. Governance, Financial Management and Charity 5. FOI & GDPR

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ohal.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.tcyoung.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650034
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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