TEN-2122-017 Legal Services
A Tender Notice
by NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 5 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- BUSINESS
- Published
- 03 Feb 2022
- Delivery
- 04 Jul 2022 to 03 Jul 2027
- Deadline
- 08 Mar 2022 00:00
Concepts
Location
London:
1 buyer
Description
Nest Corporation intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Pensions, Investment and Competition Law Lot 2: Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP) and Employment Law
Lot Division
1 | This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for pensions, investment and competition law: • large, high-value and complex queries relating to Nest’s obligations as a trustee of the Nest pension scheme; • complex and unique pensions law queries; • advice across the full range and type of investments undertaken by Nest (including but not limited to expertise in financial services regulation relating to investments across all the major asset classes including public securities, real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and managed accounts, and also expertise in funds, derivatives and structured products) • competition law queries. |
2 | This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for: • public procurement law • public law, including the new subsidy control regime • general commercial and contract law, with a focus on outsourcing arrangements • data protection law • intellectual property law; and • employment law |
Renewal Options
The Framework will have a duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in two periods of 12 months each (ie, 5+1+1).
CPV Codes
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Technical restrictions apply.
Legal Justification
We are offering a 5-year term with 2 options to extend by 1 year each time because we believe that this will give our external legal advisors the time and opportunity to realise the benefits of investing in a long-term relationship with Nest from the outset.
Other Information
The documents for this tender are available via Nest's e-tendering portal at https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk/. Companies wishing to view these documents should register to create an account on the portal at the link above by selecting the “Click here to Register” option under the "Register or Login" heading. Companies who are already registered on the portal will be able to view the documents in the Attachments area once they have logged into their account. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** … Companies who are already registered on the portal should be able to see the opportunity and download the documentation in the attachments area once they have logged into their account.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03131e
- FTS 003203-2022