Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Guinness Partnership Ltd
7th Floor, 350 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AX
Contact
- Chris Brown
Telephone
+44 1612197135
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
Buyer's address
http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/
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
Legal Services Framework
Reference number
DN641639
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Guinness Partnership Limited is seeking to procure a Framework Agreement through a Restricted Procedure for Legal Services to provide advice and support across a variety of business areas that are broken down into various lots which are detailed below. The Framework will last for four years with no options to extend for any further periods.
• Lot 1 - Development and Major Projects
• Lot 2 - Conveyancing and Contracts
• Lot 3 - Housing Management
• Lot 4 - Governance and Finance
• Lot 5 - Employment and Pensions
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £9,320,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Development and Major Projects
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice to support housing development transactions, such as but not be limited to the following: land and build package deals for the acquisition of affordable housing from developers; stock rationalisation disposals and acquisitions; conveyancing and confirmation of good and marketable title in connection with the purchase of single dwellings or the purchase of land with or without planning consent from a single or several owners; confirmation of good and marketable title; void disposals and the like.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Conveyancing and Contracts
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to conveyancing activities undertaken by Registered Providers such as the sale of shared ownership, Freehold and Leasehold properties, staircasing and the creation of leases and legal documentation.
An additional element of this Lot will be the provision of legal advice relating to contract development with 3rd party suppliers, advice relating to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Policy Reform and supplier risk management.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Housing Management
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to Anti-Social Behaviour proceedings, disrepair claims, general tenancy and leasehold management and rent, service charge and ground rent claims. In addition, advice will be sought in relation to the internal housing management policies and procedures.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Governance and Finance
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Guinness is seeking the provision of legal advice relating to securitisation, arranging additional loan funding and revising the terms of current loan funding agreements. TGP work with various lenders and quasi-governmental departments.
Legal services providers are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the housing sector, FCA requirements, regulations, banking and company law whilst working to strict deadlines.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Employment and Pensions
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Guinness is seeking an annual fixed fee retainer service for the provision of legal advice relating to internal employment policies and procedures, employment contracts, employment issues & disputes, TUPE advice, pension advice, compliance and governance as well as delivering an annual, fixed fee retainer service. This retainer service will include a helpline, the review of contracts, policies and procedures as well as training and guidance for Guinness HR staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-001207
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Development and Major Projects
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC340360
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clarke Willmott LLP
Southampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC344818
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC397401
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLT LLP
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC308658
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC337852
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Conveyancing and Contracts
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC313432
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forbes Solicitors LLP
Blackburn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC433300
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC337852
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Housing Management
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ashfords LLP
Exeter
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC342432
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC340360
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forbes Solicitors LLP
Blackburn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC433300
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Weightmans LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC326117
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Governance and Finance
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC313432
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC340360
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC397401
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC337852
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,600,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Employment and Pensions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC313432
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC337852
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £320,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom