Provision of Legal Services

Tender 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. Lot 1: Corporate, Finance & Treasury 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 Lot 2: Housing Management 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 Lot 3: Property & Development 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