Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Notting Hill Genesis
Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street
London
N1 9FL
UK
Contact person: Jim Biggin Procurement Manager
Telephone: +44 7849310635
E-mail: jim.biggin@nhg.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhg.org.uk
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
NHG Legal Services Framework 22_23
Reference number: PROC1444
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) is looking to re-procure its Legal Services framework to support the delivery of all functions of the organisation. The current framework is due to expire in March 2023 and the intention is that it will be replaced following this public procurement process.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1a - Development and regeneration (Simple), and Building Safety
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to simple transactions, typical of developing registered providers, which should be regarded as a straightforward package deals for the acquisition of affordable housing from developers; stock rationalisation; conveyancing in connection with the purchase of single dwellings or the purchase of land with or without planning consent from a single owner with registered title, providing good and marketable title where Heads of Terms have been agreed by NHG and the seller’s solicitors provides the purchase contracts. There are no third-party arrangements with other land owners or building contracts.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: 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: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1b - Development and Regeneration (Complex), and Building Safety
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to complex transactions, which should be regarded as likely to involve other parties other than the seller, have complex title matters, involve more than one company within the NHG structure and will involve an element of tax planning. The instructions will reflect the increasingly complex, multi-party legal agreements and transactions that we are engaged in.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: 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: 6a
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6a - Sales Conveyancing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provider will be expected to provide the following services under this lot as required but not limited to shared ownership sales, sales (freehold and leasehold), staircasing, creation of leases and legal documentation, lease extensions and other transactions, administer our H2B contract with Homes England.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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: 6b
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6b - Commercial Conveyancing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provider will be expected to provide the following services under this lot as required but not limited to lease negotiations (Sales and lettings), creation of leases and legal documentation (where required - scheme specific), lease extensions and other transactions, other requirements including compliance with legislation, general dispute resolution and legal advice.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot 2 - Employment and Health and Safety
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to a variety of issues regarding employment and health and safety such as internal employment policies and procedures, employment contracts, employment disputes including grievance, tribunal claims, pension advice, UK health and safety legislation and its application to housing associations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: 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
Lot 3 - Residential Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot relates to advice surrounding anti-social behaviour proceedings, disrepair claims, gas servicing claims, general tenancy management temporary housing, internal housing management policies and procedures, service charge disputes, sub-letting issues.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot 4 - Corporate and Governance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provider will be expected to provide the following services under this lot but not limited to compliance with relevant UK legislation, procurement support, mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence, group structure, governance and policies, further governance issues, regulatory issues, company secretarial matters, corporate litigation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot 5 - Treasury and Finance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provider will be expected to provide the following services under this lot including any ad-hoc work as required but not limited to: tax, including (but not limited to) VAT, legal elements of Notting Hill Genesis’s investment policy and related charity law matter, loan security, drafting of and advice in relation to financing documentation, property charging and title review work, financing.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-021313
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1a - Development and regeneration (Simple), and Building Safety
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clarke Willmott LLP
OC344818
1, Georges Square, Bath St, Redcliffe
Bristol
BS1 6BA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
30 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forsters LLP
OC306185
31 Hill Street
London
W1J 5LS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
OC311575
125 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLT LLP
OC308658
One Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6TP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
OC334359
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close
London
SE1 9BB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 1b - Development and Regeneration (Complex), and Building Safety
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
OC318149
Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4AG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
30 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forsters LLP
OC306185
31 Hill Street
London
W1J 5LS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mishcon de Reya LLP
OC399969
Africa House, 70 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6AH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
OC334359
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close
London
SE1 9BB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 2 - Employment and Health and Safety
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
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
1 St George’s Road
London
SW19 4DR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAC Beachcroft LLP
OC317852
Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook
London
EC4N 8AF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 3 - Residential Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Batchelors Solicitors
Not applicable
Charles House, 35 Widmore Road
Bromley
BR1 1RW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
OC340360
1 St George’s Road
London
SW19 4DR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
30 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shakespeare Martineu LLP
OC319029
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
OC334359
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close
London
SE1 9BB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 4 - Corporate and Governance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bevan Brittan LLP
OC309219
Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street
Bristol
BS2 0HQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
OC340360
1 St George’s Road
London
SW19 4DR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
30 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
OC311575
125 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
OC334359
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close
London
SE1 9BB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 5 - Treasury and Finance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bevan Brittan LLP
OC309219
Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street
Bristol
BS2 0HQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
30 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
OC311575
125 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
OC337852
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
OC334359
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close
London
SE1 9BB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 6a - Sales Conveyancing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
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
1 St George’s Road
London
SW19 4DR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
OC397401
30 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forsters LLP
OC306185
31 Hill Street
London
W1J 5LS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
OC311575
125 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
OC334359
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close
London
SE1 9BB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 6b - Commercial Conveyancing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clarke Willmott LLP
OC344818
1, Georges Square, Bath St, Redcliffe
Bristol
BS1 6BA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forsters LLP
OC306185
31 Hill Street
London
W1J 5LS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLT LLP
OC308658
One Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6TP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Applicants should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement given in this Notice is based on NHG's current anticipated requirements. NHG cannot give any guarantees that works totalling this value will in fact be called off from this framework. FRAMEWORK LOTS: The framework will be broken down into the following Lots Lot 1a - Development and Regeneration (Simple) and Building Safety Lot 1b - Development and Regeneration (Complex) and Building Safety Lot 2 - Employment and H&S Lot 3 - Residential Services Lot 4 - Corporate and Governance Lot 5 - Treasury and Finance Lot 6a - Sales Conveyancing Lot 6b - Commercial Conveyancing Please note the suppliers who have been awarded to the framework are not listed in order of their scoring.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In accordance with Regulation 86 (notices of decisions to award a contract or conclude a Framework Agreement); regulation 87 (standstill period) and the other relevant provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following any decision to award a contract or contracts the Contracting Authority will be providing debriefing information to unsuccessful bidders and observe a minimum 10 day standstill period before the contracts are entered into. Notting Hill Genesis reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this notice.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Crown Commercial Services
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/02/2023