Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Riverside Group Ltd
30938R
2 Estuary Boulevard
Liverpool
L24 8RF
UK
E-mail: procurement@riverside.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.riverside.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
Provision of Legal Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced
Contractors in relation to entering into a framework agreement (the Contract) to provide
legal services for its Group and all subsidiaries.
This procurement is to replace the current framework for external expertise to facilitate
existing TRGL?s in-house legal provision during periods of peak business demands and niche
requirements.
The framework agreement is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a
further 24 months up to a maximum of 4 years.
The contract is to cover requirements for England and excludes Scotland.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Corporate, Finance & Treasury
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:
- Banking finance - eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging
arrangements.
- Charging and security work - eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges.
- Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs).
- Governance
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Housing Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:
- Contentious - eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and
housing condition claims.
- Non-Contentious - eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered
accommodation.
- Policy - eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures.
- Governance
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Property & Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:
- Commercial Property - eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant
matters.
- Residential Property - eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and
service charge issues.
- Development - eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements.
- Governance
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-008540
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Corporate, Finance & Treasury
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
125 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7AW
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Corporate, Finance, & Treasury
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
30 Finsbury Circus,
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Corporate, Finance, & Treasury
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
134 Edmund Street
Birmingham
B3 2ES
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Housing Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
134 Edmund Street
Birmingham
B3 2ES
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Housing Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
1 St George's Road,
London,
SW19 4DR
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Property & Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DWF Law LLP
2 Hardman Street
Manchester
M3 3AA
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Property & Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
134 Edmund Street
Birmingham
B3 2ES
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Property & Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
125 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7AW
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:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Property & Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
30 Finsbury Circus,
London
EC2M 7DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 111 111.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/10/2021