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title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747117"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2024-02-21"
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# Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028

Buyer: KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747117

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## Summary

The Kingdom Housing Association Limited has completed the tender process for the Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028. The organisation, based in Glenrothes, UK, aimed to enter into a Framework Agreement for a 3-year period with a possibility of a 1-year extension. The procurement stage was marked as 'complete', and the contract was signed on 13th February 2024. The industry category for this procurement was services, and it was managed under an open procedure. Key dates included the signing of the contract on 13th February 2024.

This tender for legal services by the Kingdom Housing Association Limited offers significant business growth opportunities for law firms specialising in areas such as general legal advice, property law & conveyancing, employment law, banking & finance, and housing matters. The Kingdom Housing Association Limited seeks suppliers experienced in Scots Law, offering substantial turnover rates and showcasing expertise in legal practice. The tender presents an ideal opportunity for established law firms to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term contractual agreements.

## Notice

Kingdom Housing Association Limited (KHA) intends 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 KHA. Other parties to this agreement would be KHA's partners, see overview below: Overview of the Kingdom Group The Kingdom Group (KG) comprises of Kingdom Housing Association (KHA), a Registered Social Landlord with charitable status. Kingdom Initiatives Limited (KI), is a non-charitable wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association. Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) CIC is a Community Interest Company wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Legal Advice

Lot 1 - General Legal Advice 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 & contract issues. Advice relating to Governance issues, including changes in status, structure, legislation and guidance notes. Subsidiary advice on Group Structure and Company Legislation.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 2 - Property Law & Conveyancing

Lot 2 - Property Law & Conveyancing 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 schemes. Agreements relevant to disposals.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 3 - Employment Law

Lot 3 - Employment Law Advice re compliance of employment policies and practices, TUPE; Dispute resolution; Grievance and disciplinary issues.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 4 - Banking & Finance

Lot 4 - Banking & Finance Advice on related matters and issues, including alternative funding / finance. Production & 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.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

Lot 5 - Housing

Lot 5 - Housing Advice and work on related matters, including Breach of Tenancy, legal access to properties, Housing Management policies, Alternative Tenures/ Models. Court work, including raising court actions for tenancy breach and defending actions raised against Kingdom or Kingdom employees. Pursuing court actions raised by the Association against third parties. Preparation of Leases / Management Agreements. Factoring. Delivery of notices

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract period, there is an option to extend for a 1 year period solely at the discretion of Kingdom Housing Association Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499179 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,755,436 |

## 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 | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; BRODIES; BTO SOLICITORS; HARPER MACLEOD; TC YOUNG SOLICITORS; THORNTONS LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499179
- 20 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493004
- 19 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490812

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=7
  23rd October 2023 - In response to clarification questions - see new excel document named "Legal Services spend per lot"
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=2
  19th October 2023 - Technical Questions (B)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=3
  19th October 2023 - Technical Questions (C)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=4
  19th October 2023 - Pricing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=5
  19th October 2023 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=6
  19th October 2023 - ITT Legal Services Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490812&idx=1
  19th October 2023 - Technical Questions (A)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490812
  Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028 - Kingdom Housing Association Limited (KHA) intends 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 KHA. Other parties to this agreement would be KHA's partners, see overview below: Overview of the Kingdom Group The Kingdom Group (KG) comprises of Kingdom Housing Association (KHA), a Registered Social Landlord with charitable status. Kingdom Initiatives Limited (KI), is a non-charitable wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association. Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) CIC is a Community Interest Company wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499179
  Provision of Legal Services Framework 2024-2028 - Kingdom Housing Association Limited (KHA) intends 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 KHA. Other parties to this agreement would be KHA's partners, see overview below: Overview of the Kingdom Group The Kingdom Group (KG) comprises of Kingdom Housing Association (KHA), a Registered Social Landlord with charitable status. Kingdom Initiatives Limited (KI), is a non-charitable wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association. Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) CIC is a Community Interest Company wholly owned subsidiary of Kingdom Housing Association.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hardies.co.uk
- http://www.kingdomhousing.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747117

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