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Contract Notice

Legal Services DPS

  • First published: 12 June 2019
  • Last modified: 12 June 2019

The buyer is not using this website to administer the notice.

To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Places for People Group Limited
Authority ID:
AA33230
Publication date:
12 June 2019
Deadline date:
30 November 2026
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Lot 1. Property

Commercial Property:

(a) Non-contentious work;

(b) Contentious work.

Residential Property:

(a) Non-contentious work;

(b) Contentious work.

Please note this lot excludes development related work and regulated tenancies. A full list is provided within the tender documentation.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Places for People Group Limited

4 The Pavilions, Port Way

Preston

PR2 2YB

UK

E-mail: purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.placesforpeople.co.uk

Address of the buyer profile: www.placesforpeople.co.uk

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Legal-services./MS6Z554GD2


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


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 DPS

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Procurement Hub are seeking to appoint on a multiple supply basis qualified service providers who can deliver a series of Legal Services and as such, Procurement Hub wish to form and let a Legal Services DPS which will be utilised and owned by Places for People Procurement Hub. It is intended that this DPS will be capable of being used by contracting authorities in the United Kingdom.

This procurement is being undertaken by Places for People the contracting authority for itself and as lead authority for the benefit of other organisations that will be set out in the contract notice. Accordingly, it is the intention that these other UK public organisations should be able to rely on this procurement to purchase such goods and services without the need for any further procurement process. The Hub can be joined by Contracting Authorities and stream-lines processes for members of the Hub, reducing time and expense incurred in such procurement processes.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Property Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1. Property

Commercial Property:

(a) Non-contentious work;

(b) Contentious work.

Residential Property:

(a) Non-contentious work;

(b) Contentious work.

Please note this lot excludes development related work and regulated tenancies. A full list is provided within the tender documentation.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MS6Z554GD2

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Development Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2. Development

— New build plot sale – leasehold and freehold,

— Auction sale and purchase,

— Public private partnerships,

— Site development and assembly,

— Options to purchase,

— Acquisitions/disposals of land/buildings,

— Acquisitions/disposals of tenanted stock,

— Stock swaps,

— Statutory Agreements e.g. s.38, 278, 104,

— Planning Agreements e.g. s.106 and s.111,

— Development Agreements,

— Development Funding (including HCA Help to Buy agreements),

— Management Agreements,

— Establishing development-related management companies,

— Construction Agreements (including collateral warranties),

— Contentious Construction,

— Novation agreements,

— Wayleaves and other utility agreements,

— Building licences,

— Grant agreements,

— Health and safety,

— Overage,

— Planning advice,

— Property taxation advice,

— Procurement and contractual matters,

— Development disputes (including litigation),

— Environmental issues,

— Dilapidations,

— Adverse possession including traveller issues,

— Disposals of ground rents,

— Central Government, Government Agency and Local Authority funding and delivery agreements,

— Delivery Panel Agreements (e.g. the HCA’s Delivery Partner Panel and the GLA’ Developer Partner Panel),

— Joint ventures/profit share agreements,

— Retirement developments (special requirements / adaptive). Specialist knowledge in relation to retirement products e.g. planning, leases, event fees and ongoing charges.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Corporate and Finance Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3. Corporate and Finance

— Mergers and acquisitions,

— Acquisitions and disposals,

— Joint ventures,

— Corporate finance,

— Financial services regulation,

— Corporate insolvency law,

— Constitutional issues,

— Treasury (debt finance, listed securities, bonds),

— Banking and finance including the raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements,

— Charging and security work,

— Development draw down funding,

— Corporate governance,

— New business opportunities,

— Amalgamations and restructuring,

— Stock transfers,

— Taxation advice,

— Charity law,

— Co-operative and Community Benefit societies law

— Constitutional reviews,

— Board member powers and responsibilities,

— Company secretarial,

— Corporate Policies and Procedures,

— Debt recovery,

— Grant applications e.g. Big Lottery funding,

— Fund Management,

— Establishment of investment fund platforms both on and off shore with particular regard to:

— Structuring,

— Preparation of detailed heads of terms,

— Preparation of information memorandum/teaser and INREV DDQ,

— Preparation of legal documentation,

— Negotiation of legal documentation, and

— Ancillary documentation and project management,

— FCA and financial regulatory support,

— Advice with regards to AIFMD.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Employment Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4. Employment

— Employment law (contracts and policies),

— Equal opportunities,

— Equality and discrimination,

— Employee relations,

— Equal pay,

— TUPE,

— Tribunals,

— Grievances and disputes,

— Pensions,

— Health and safety (employees),

— Organisational change / change management,

— Outsourcing / contracting out.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Housing Management Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5. Housing Management

Housing Litigation

— Landlord and tenant matter and disputes,

— Disrepair claims,

— Anti-social behaviour proceedings (including ASBOs, injunctions, possessions),

— Rent and service charge arrears possession proceedings,

— Leasehold recovery and forfeiture action,

— Non-rent arrears possession proceedings,

— Assured shorthold accelerated possession claims,

— Trespassers,

— Possession succession and charges,

— Evictions,

— Gas servicing injunctions,

— Supported housing disputes,

— Terminating licence agreements and obtaining possession,

— Service charge disputes,

— Debt recovery,

— Access injunctions and other general litigation,

— Judicial review defences.

General Housing Advice

— Tenancy agreement advice,

— Anti-social behaviour advice,

— Housing benefit advice,

— Welfare reform advice,

— Service charge advice,

— Estate management board advice,

— Managing agents contracts and service level agreements,

— Supported and sheltered housing advice,

— Advice on complaints,

— Dilapidations,

— Regulation,

— Right to Rent advice,

— Human Rights issues,

— Equality Act issues.

Housing Management Policy Advice

— Drafting and advising on new forms of tenancy and licence agreement,

— Rent setting advice including advice on implementation of Government rent control,

— Policy drafting, approval and annual health checks,

— Advice on procedures - this may include drafting all or part of a procedure.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - General Commercial Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6. General Commercial

— Agency and distribution,

— Commercial contracts,

— Commercial disputes,

— Competition law,

— Contract advice or drafting,

— eCommerce,

— Intellectual Property Rights and Trademarks,

— Public infrastructure regulation including UK/EU regulation applicable to energy, water, transport and telecommunication industries or any other infrastructure industry,

— Public Procurement (including telecoms and IT, contracts and licenses),

— IT and information law including system maintenance and support agreements, defamation and the internet, and intellectual property,

— Procurement law,

— Regulatory law,

— Environmental law,

— Sale and acquisition of goods and services,

— Data protection and freedom of information.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Leisure Management Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7. Leisure

— Public private partnerships,

— Best Value Contracts,

— Build Contracts,

— Novation agreements,

— Wayleaves and other utility agreements,

— Building licences,

— Leases,

— Health and safety,

— Planning advice,

— Procurement and contractual matters,

— Dilapidations and latent defects,

— Joint ventures,

— Profit share agreements,

— Income and utility benchmarking,

— TUPE,

— Pensions including Admitted Body Status,

— Bonds,

— NNDR,

— Insurance,

— Litigation,

— Contract Deeds of Variation,

— Archive storage,

— Digital/scanned library of key company contractual documents.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Healthcare Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8. Healthcare

— Clinical Negligence,

— Commissioning Healthcare,

— Commercial Dispute Resolution,

— Foundation Trusts,

— Healthcare, Mental Health and Medical Law,

— Healthcare startups,

— Practitioners,

— Projects (LIFT/PFI/PPP),

— Regulation,

— Social Care.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Compliance and Governance Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 9. Compliance and Governance

— Corporate Governance,

— Business Assurance,

— Health and Safety,

— Gas Safety,

— Electrical Safety,

— Safeguarding,

— Anti-bribery,

— Data Protection,

— Freedom of information,

— Whistleblowing,

— Anti-Money Laundering,

— Modern Slavery Act 2015.

It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services DPS - Multi-Facet Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 10. Multi-Facet

Where a firm can deliver in 2 or more lots

Comprising of:

Average Pricing 25 %

Discount Pricing 25 %

Average Quality 25 %

Multi-Facet Quality 25 %

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

II.2.14) Additional information

For details of the nationwide public sector eligibility list, including public sector bodies who are able to use this framework agreement without limitation, please follow the below link:

https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

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 setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

The dynamic purchasing system might be used by additional purchasers

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:

2016/S 151-273322

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 30/11/2026

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://procurementhub.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Legal-services./MS6Z554GD2

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://procurementhub.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MS6Z554GD2

GO Reference: GO-201967-PRO-14973184

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Crown Commercial Services

1 Horse Guards Road

London

SW1A 2HQ

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

07/06/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79100000 Legal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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