Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Riverside Group Limited
2 Estuary Boulevard, Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RF
Contact
Tina Yu
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
30938R
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://riversource.wax-live.com/s2c/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://riversource.wax-live.com/s2c/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://riversource.wax-live.com/s2c/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Legal Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Corporate, Finance & Treasury
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
The contract is to cover requirements for England and excludes Scotland.
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,340,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Housing Management
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
The contract is to cover requirements for England and excludes Scotland.
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,340,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Property & Development
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
The contract is to cover requirements for England and excludes Scotland.
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,320,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Applicants must be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed within the procurement documentation.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 9
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
14 June 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Tender documents are accessible from the Riverside electronic portal, (RiverSource), via https://riversource.wax-live.com/. Once published, any queries with regards to the tender opportunity and use of RiverSource are to be directed to: helpdesk@waxdigital.com; Telephone Number: 0151 367 2739.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom