Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Link Group
2c New Mart Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1RL
UK
Telephone: +44 3303030124
E-mail: linkprocurement@linkgroup.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.linkhousing.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12842
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Registered Social Landlord
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Legal Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Link Group intends to establish a multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into 5 lots covering Lot 1 - Corporate Lot 2 - Acquisitions and Disposals Lot 3 - Housing Management and Debt Recovery (East) Lot 4 - Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West) Lot 5 – Development. The Framework will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months on a 1 + 1 basis at the sole discretion of the Link Group.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Corporate
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79111000
79112000
79130000
79140000
75231100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment law both contentious and non-contentious including: disciplinary & grievance; terminations; industrial relations; collective consultation; contracts of employment, breach of contract and variation of contract; redundancy; equal pay; discrimination; family friendly policies; the Equality Act; fixed term, part time and working time; PIDA: restructuring and outsourcing; transfers and mergers; TUPE; tribunal procedure and advocacy; frontline HR support and providing opinions, briefing notes, information and training;
Corporate law including: setting up companies (including charitable companies) and limited liability partnerships; joint ventures; acquisitions and disposals of assets and shares; restructurings; shareholder agreements; operating agreements; company secretarial services; advice related to charitable/non-charitable activities/trading; general corporate advice including advice on directors duties and other statutory matters;
Governance including: advice on good practice; statutory / regulatory authority requirements/expectations; benefits as defined in regulatory guidance; Codes of Conduct for governing body members;
Commercial contracts including: contracts for supply of goods and services; events, sponsorship, advertising and funding agreements; housing association legislative compliance and trading powers; joint working and partnership agreements; consumer credit legislation and compliance; Data Protection; FCA registration and compliance; ad hoc contract law queries;
Banking including: advising on loan facility agreements with lenders; re-structuring facilities; security arrangements; bond issues and institutional investment;
Intellectual Property including: trademark, patent, copyright and design right protection and enforcement; IP commercialisation and licensing;
Procurement and Competition Law including: EU procurement and competition regulation compliance; best value requirements; alternative business models and outsourcing; general advice on all aspects of procurement law and best practice;
Litigation including: litigation related to all areas of Link business (including contractual actions); debt recovery; inhibitions; interdict; statutory enforcement proceedings; statutory appeals; Judicial Review; Guardianship Orders and Intervention Orders under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; advice related to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; pursuing/ defending reparation actions (including personal injury)
Consumer Credit including: advising on whether activities carried out or proposing to be carried out by Link requires a consumer credit licence including liaising with the Office of Fair Trading.
Regulated Activities including: advice on regulation with the Scottish Housing Regulator, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, Care Inspectorate and the Financial Conduct Authority and what constitutes regulated activities including compliance with the regulatory body requirements.
Mergers & Acquisitions including: advising on appropriate group structures and how to manage group expansion.
Pensions including: admission agreements; calculation of pension loss; general pension law advice; Scottish Housing Association Pension Scheme queries; Court actions; pension fund governance; liability limitation.
Data Protection including: compliance with legislation and good practice, managing data protection queries and requests for information
Health and Safety including advice relating to the application of health and safety legislation relating to Link’s service delivery activities; legislation relating to Link’s role as an employer and; support and guidance in relation to engagement with the Health and Safety Executive.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed Team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Proposed Strategy
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Range of Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Acquisitions and Disposals
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79111000
79112000
79130000
79140000
75231100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Conveyancing including; disposals of properties on a shared ownership and shared equity basis; conventional dispositions of property sold under Right to Buy legislation and as part of any stock rationalisation; acquisitions of single or multiple properties. Preparation of Title and Deed of conditions.
Agreements including: Development Agreements; Purchase Agreements; preparation of new shared ownership agreements and on expiry; preparation of assignation or new shared ownership/ shared equity agreements
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed Team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Proposed Strategy
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Range of Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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 and Debt Recovery (East, Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders and Falkirk)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79112000
79130000
79140000
75231100
79111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anti Social Behaviour Proceedings including: advising on anti social behaviour legislation and its application: attending court as required and supporting officers in presenting evidence, giving statements to Police Scotland;serving of anti social behaviour orders; management and advice relating to tenancy disputes. Provide guidance, assistance as required and prepare any necessary documentation.
Repossessions & Evictions including: advising on recovery of possession and eviction proceedings; attending court representing Link
Debt Collection including: advising on various courses of action related to pursuing for debts due; representing Link in court for recovery proceedings; serving and advising on closure orders, Notice of Inhibitions, notice of potential liability, Notice to Quits, dispersal orders and homelessness challenges. Provision of legal advice on housing benefit legislation.
Scottish and Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreements (SST and SSST) including: advising on practices within housing legislation in relation to for example, allocations; allocation appeals; SST and SSST advising and preparing through court and if necessary the conversion of an SST to SSST. Provide guidance, assistance and prepare necessary documentation.
Liability for Charges including: advice on liability for common charges and responsibilities for common ground and property; interpretation of Deeds of Conditions.
Leases and Management Agreements including: preparation and interpretation of management agreements related to property management, preparation of property leases, maintenance and related property and/or tenant/landlord services provided to or received by Link
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed Team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Proposed Strategy
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Range of Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West, Glasgow Including The Highlands, Argyll and Lanarkshire)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79111000
79112000
79130000
79140000
75231100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anti Social Behaviour Proceedings including: advising on anti social behaviour legislation and its application: attending court as required and supporting officers in presenting evidence, giving statements to Police Scotland;serving of anti social behaviour orders; management and advice relating to tenancy disputes. Provide guidance, assistance as required and prepare any necessary documentation.
Repossessions & Evictions including: advising on recovery of possession and eviction proceedings; attending court representing Link
Debt Collection including: advising on various courses of action related to pursuing for debts due; representing Link in court for recovery proceedings; serving and advising on closure orders, Notice of Inhibitions, notice of potential liability, Notice to Quits, dispersal orders and homelessness challenges. Provision of legal advice on housing benefit legislation.
Scottish and Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreements (SST and SSST) including: advising on practices within housing legislation in relation to for example, allocations; allocation appeals; SST and SSST advising and preparing through court and if necessary the conversion of an SST to SSST. Provide guidance, assistance and prepare necessary documentation.
Liability for Charges including: advice on liability for common charges and responsibilities for common ground and property; interpretation of Deeds of Conditions.
Leases and Management Agreements including: preparation and interpretation of management agreements related to property management, preparation of property leases, maintenance and related property and/or tenant/landlord services provided to or received by Link
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed Team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Proposed Strategy
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Range of Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79111000
79112000
79130000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Construction Law including: construction and engineering contracts, including Ddesign & Bbuild contracts: PPC2000 contracts; NEC4 contracts; collateral warranties and professional appointments; Letter of Intents and Letters of Undertaking; building maintenance and facilities management sub-contracts; advice on existing project matters; ad hoc advice on construction law; mediation, adjudication, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings;
Environmental Law including: regulatory compliance advice; statutory enforcement powers and duties;
Planning law including: All aspects of Planning legal work including representation at high profile planning inquiries; legal agreements; advice on planning legislation; enforcement proceedings; key strategic projects; section 69 & 75 agreements and road construction consents.
Property Law including: purchase of sites for development; advice on liability for common charges and responsibilities for common ground and property
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Proposed Team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Proposed Strategy
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Range of Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Open 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:
2021/S 000-006870
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Corporate
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/06/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
UK
Telephone: +44 1412252553
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
UK
Telephone: +44 1412279411
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1415742468
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies LLP
58 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1316563781
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTO Solicitors LLP
48 St. Vincent Street, GLASGOW
GLASGOW
G2 5HS
UK
Telephone: +44 1412218012
Fax: +44 1412210288
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burness Paull LLP
50 Lothian Road, Festival Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9WJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1412736710
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Acquisitions and Disposals
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
UK
Telephone: +44 1412252553
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
UK
Telephone: +44 1412279411
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Housing Management and Debt Recovery (East, Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders and Falkirk)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
UK
Telephone: +44 1412252553
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
UK
Telephone: +44 141229411
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1415742468
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies LLP
58 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1316563781
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KELLY & CO.
184 ABERCROMBY STREET
GLASGOW
G40 2RZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1415544141
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West, Glasgow Including The Highlands, Argyll and Lanarkshire)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
UK
Telephone: +44 1412252553
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
UK
Telephone: +44 1412279411
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies LLP
58 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1316563781
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KELLY & CO.
184 ABERCROMBY STREET
GLASGOW
G40 2RZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1415544141
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
UK
Telephone: +44 1412252553
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burness Paull LLP
50 Lothian Road, Festival Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9WJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1412736710
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:807084)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/08/2025