Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Guinness Partnership Ltd
7th Floor, 350 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AX
UK
Contact person: - Chris Brown
Telephone: +44 1612197135
E-mail: Chris.Brown@guinness.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Legal Services Framework
Reference number: DN641639
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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. 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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
9 320 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Development and Major Projects
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Conveyancing and Contracts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Housing Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Governance and Finance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Employment and Pensions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-001207
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Development and Major Projects
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
OC340360
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clarke Willmott LLP
OC344818
Southampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLT LLP
OC308658
Bristol
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Conveyancing and Contracts
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
OC313432
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forbes Solicitors LLP
OC433300
Blackburn
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Housing Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ashfords LLP
OC342432
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
OC340360
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forbes Solicitors LLP
OC433300
Blackburn
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Weightmans LLP
OC326117
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Governance and Finance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
OC313432
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
OC340360
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Employment and Pensions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
OC313432
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 320 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/03/2025