Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

A Tender Notice
by CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£-£4M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
20 Jan 2025
Delivery
To 04 Feb 2028 (est.)
Deadline
19 Feb 2025 17:00

Concepts

Location

Across Scotland

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Caledonia Housing Association Group, consisting of Caledonia Housing Association and its subsidiary, Cordale Housing Association, invites suitably qualified and experienced legal service providers to express their interest in participating in the tender for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services.

Lot Division

1 Conveyancing, Contractual & Procurement and General Legal Issues

a. Procurement and contract-related issues, including those in the context of new build housing developments. b. Conveyancing services and advice, including issues related to property sales through low-cost home ownership schemes. c. Legal advice on agreements pertaining to acquisitions and disposals. d. General legal guidance on services provided by Registered Social Landlords, excluding those covered by other specialist lots.
2 Finance, Governance and Employment Issues

a. Compliance with employment policies and practices, with advice on related matters such as TUPE, dispute resolution, grievance and disciplinary issues, pensions, and settlement agreements. b. Representation in Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals. c. Governance and compliance issues, focusing on group structures, legislative and regulatory requirements, and constitutional matters. d. Advice on information governance issues, including provision of Data Protection Officer services. e. Advice on funding arrangements and financial agreements with lenders. f. Standard Security legal work.
3 Housing & Estate Management Issues

a. Compliance with Housing Management policies and practices, and guidance on issues such as tenancy and arrears management, and associated legal obligations. b. Managing complaints, including those escalated to the Ombudsman or tribunal stage. c. Court representation, including raising actions for tenancy breaches and defending actions raised against Caledonia or its employees. d. Income recovery, including both current and former tenant arrears, recharges, and any other debt owed to the Association. e. Legal actions related to anti-social behaviour, including ASBOs, interdicts, and possession recovery. f. Guidance on housing-related legislation, including leases, management agreements, alternative tenures, and tenancy regimes. g. Pursuing legal action against third parties raised by the Association. h. Factoring services and fulfillment of associated obligations. i. Legal advice on issuing notices and other relevant legal documents.

Award Criteria

Technical 50
Sustainability 20
price 30

CPV Codes

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

The Group is one of Scotland’s leading Registered Social Landlords, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable homes for those in housing need. We currently own and manage approximately 6,000 homes across Tayside, Fife, the Highlands, East and West Dunbartonshire, and North Lanarkshire. For further information about the Group and its subsidiary, please visit: www.caledoniaha.co.uk; www.cordalehousing.org.uk The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of three years, with the option of a one-year extension, contingent upon satisfactory performance. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=788151. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders will be required to deliver community benefits retrospectively proportionate to the annual spend under the contract. (SC Ref:788151) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=788151

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