Legal Services Framework
A Tender Notice
by THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £9M
- Sector
- BUSINESS
- Published
- 15 Jan 2024
- Delivery
- To 01 Mar 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 01 Mar 2024 17:00
Concepts
Location
London
2 buyers
- Guinness Partnership London
Description
The Guinness Partnership Limited is seeking to procure a Framework Agreement through a Restricted Procedure for Legal Services to provide advice and support across a variety of business areas that are broken down into various lots which are detailed below. For details of the services provided in each lot, please refer to the specification document provided as part of this procurement process, available as stated in section I.3. The Framework will last for four years with no options to extend for any further periods. • Lot 1 - Development and Major Projects • Lot 2 - Conveyancing and Contracts • Lot 3 - Housing Management • Lot 4 - Governance and Finance • Lot 5 - Employment and Pensions
Lot Division
| 1 | Development and Major Projects
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice to support housing development transactions, such as but not be limited to the following: land and build package deals for the acquisition of affordable housing from developers; stock rationalisation disposals and acquisitions; conveyancing and confirmation of good and marketable title in connection with the purchase of single dwellings or the purchase of land with or without planning consent from a single or several owners; confirmation of good and marketable title; void disposals and the like. Additional requirements can be found within the specification document provided as part of this procurement process available as stated in section I.3. |
| 2 | Conveyancing and Contracts
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to conveyancing activities undertaken by Registered Providers such as the sale of shared ownership, Freehold and Leasehold properties, staircasing and the creation of leases and legal documentation. An additional element of this Lot will be the provision of legal advice relating to contract development with 3rd party suppliers, advice relating to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Policy Reform and supplier risk management. Additional requirements can be found within the specification document provided as part of this procurement process available as stated in section I.3. |
| 3 | Housing Management
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to Anti-Social Behaviour proceedings, disrepair claims, general tenancy and leasehold management and rent, service charge and ground rent claims. In addition, advice will be sought in relation to the internal housing management policies and procedures. Additional requirements can be found within the specification document provided as part of this procurement process. |
| 4 | Governance and Finance
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to securitisation, arranging additional loan funding and revising the terms of current loan funding agreements. TGP work with various lenders and quasi-governmental departments. Legal services providers are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the housing sector, FCA requirements, regulations, banking and company law whilst working to strict deadlines. Additional requirements can be found within the specification document provided as part of this procurement process. |
| 5 | Employment and Pensions
Guinness is seeking an annual fixed fee retainer service for the provision of legal advice relating to internal employment policies and procedures, employment contracts, employment issues & disputes, TUPE advice, pension advice, compliance and governance as well as delivering an annual, fixed fee retainer service. This retainer service will include a helpline, the review of contracts, policies and procedures as well as training and guidance for Guinness HR staff. Additional requirements can be found within the specification document provided as part of this procurement process. |
CPV Codes
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
Although this Framework is being procured by The Guinness Partnership Ltd, we reserve the right to allow any entity within The Guinness Partnership Ltd group of companies to access it without restriction. Information around the current structure of The Guinness Partnership Ltd can be found here - https://www.guinnesspartnership.com/about-us/legal-and-governance/our-group-stru.... However, this list is not exhaustive and may be added to throughout the lifetime of the Framework. In addition, the values indicated in this notice are the best possible estimates available at the time and do not commit Guinness to any level of expenditure.
Reference
- FTS 001207-2024