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title: "Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000724449"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2023-06-09"
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# Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026

Buyer: KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000724449

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## Summary

The Knowes Housing Association Ltd, based in Faifley, Clydebank, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026." The Association sought legal expertise in Scottish housing law, property transactions, debt recovery, employment law, governance, and charity advice. The tender, identified as KHA-03/23/1, was awarded to TC Young Solicitors. This contract spans three years, with possible extensions, inviting bids electronically and the tender aimed at creating opportunities for legal service providers in the region.

This contracting process by Knowes Housing Association Ltd presents a significant scope for business growth to legal service providers specializing in Scottish housing law, property matters, debt recovery, employment law, and charity legal advice. The procurement stage involved an open procedure, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offering potential renewal opportunities. Interested businesses should note the key deadline of April 14th and the potential for a maximum contract period of five years, presenting a valuable prospect for long-term business development within the designated regions.

## Notice

Knowes Housing Association Ltd is a registered social landlord based in the Faifley area of Clydebank with 1048 properties for rent and 571 factored owners. The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the following areas:- 1: Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice Supplier(s) with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all or some of the service provisions listed above. It is intended that the contract be awarded for three years with an option to add 2 x single year extensions to a maximum of five years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement (MTCA) with a single supplier who are 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 discretion. The contract should cover the following:- Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice

Renewal: This contract will be for 36 months with an option to extend for 2 x single years to a maximum of 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480762 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The procurement will recur every 3 to 5 years depending on award of contract extensions. |

## 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 | KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | CLYDEBANK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G81 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilpatrick |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## 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

- 9 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480762
- 2 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472619

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472619&idx=1
  14th April 2023 - Provision of Legal Services - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472619&idx=4
  14th April 2023 - Provision of Legal Services - ITT - updated 14-4-23 on pages 9,10,13 & 25
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472619&idx=2
  14th April 2023 - Appendix 1 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472619&idx=3
  14th April 2023 - Appendix 1 Pricing Schedule - updated 14-4-23
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472619
  Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026 - Knowes Housing Association Ltd is a registered social landlord based in the Faifley area of Clydebank with 1048 properties for rent and 571 factored owners. The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the following areas:- 1: Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice Supplier(s) with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all or some of the service provisions listed above. It is intended that the contract be awarded for three years with an option to add 2 x single year extensions to a maximum of five years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480762
  Provision of Legal Services 2023-2026 - Knowes Housing Association Ltd is a registered social landlord based in the Faifley area of Clydebank with 1048 properties for rent and 571 factored owners. The Association wishes to enter into a Measure Term Contract Agreement with a single supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of Legal Services for the following areas:- 1: Legal matters concerning Scottish housing Law, Scottish Housing tenancy issues, property condition, health and safety legal requirements for RSLs, anti-social behaviour and arrears collection 2: Purchases and sales of land and properties/development/loan arrangement 3: Factoring and owner debt recovery. 4: Employment law 5: Governance and charity legal advice Supplier(s) with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for providing all the service listed above will be awarded to provide all or some of the service provisions listed above. It is intended that the contract be awarded for three years with an option to add 2 x single year extensions to a maximum of five years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.knowes.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000724449
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dumbarton-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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