TRG Legal services framework agreement - Now closed please do not bid

Tender description

The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide legal services to TRGL, including all subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all former One Housing entities. This procurement is to replace the current framework and will complement TRGL's in-house legal provision, particularly during periods of peak business demands and if any specialist advice is required. 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 but excludes Scotland. The tender comprises the following 3 lots Lot 1 - Corporate, Finance & Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services) The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Banking finance - eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements. o Charging and security work - eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges. o Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs). o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 1 - maximum of 2. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 5 Lot 2 - Housing Management The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Contentious - eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and housing condition claims. o Non-Contentious - eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered accommodation. o Policy - eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures. o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 2 - maximum of 2. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 5 Lot 3 - Property & Development The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are: o Commercial Property - eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant matters. o Residential Property - eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and service charge issues. o Development - eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements. o Governance Envisaged number of practices to be appointed for Lot 3 - between 3 and 4. Number of practises to progress to the 2nd stage Maximum of 7 In total, TRGL intends to appoint up to 8 capable suppliers onto the framework to serve the requirements across the 3 lots. Tenderers are cordially invited to tender for one or more of the lots. As set out in Document F (Framework Agreement), TRGL may choose to call off from the framework via a further competition or a direct award. In addition, TRGL also reserves the right to call off additional adhoc legal services with suppliers appointed onto the framework, in particular for Commercial and Employment matters. Additional information: This tender is available to access free of charge on Riverside`s In-Tend Portal. Supplier`s must register or login to gain access to the tender and to submit their bid. Submissions must be via the In-Tend Portal also. The link to access the portal is below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No