Contract

Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) Legal Services Framework: 2023 - 2027

  • Great Places Housing Group

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-024226

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03876e

Published 1 August 2024, 7:37pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Great Places Housing Group

No. 1 Christie Fields

Manchester

M21 7QP

Contact

Mr Bryan Simmons

Email

Bryan.Simmons@greatplaces.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1614475096

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKD33 - Manchester

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.greatplaces.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx

Buyer's address

http://www.greatplaces.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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

Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) Legal Services Framework: 2023 - 2027

Reference number

DN638648

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79100000 - Legal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The framework is to commence from 27th November 2023. The framework shall consist of eight Lots.

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: £10,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Development and Sales

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to development and sales.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Customer Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to customer services.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Leasehold

Lot No

2a

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to leasehold management.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Treasury

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to the Treasury department

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Human Resources

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to human resources.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Business Assurance

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to business assurance.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Procurement

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to procurement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Divestment

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of legal services in relation to divestment.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Questions / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Lot-Specific Quality Questions / Weighting: 45

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Open 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: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-033134

four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice

The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Development and Sales

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 16

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
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ashfords LLP

Bristol

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brabners LLP

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browne Jacobson LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Cardiff

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shakespeare Martineau

Stratford-upon-Avon

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG3 - West Midlands
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Wigan

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,300,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Customer Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brabners LLP

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clarke Willmott LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forbes Solicitors

Preston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ward Hadaway

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC22 - Tyneside
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

2a

Title

Leasehold

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

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
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forbes Solicitors

Preston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ward Hadaway

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC22 - Tyneside
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Treasury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

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
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bevan Brittan LLP

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clarke Willmott LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
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

4

Title

Human Resources

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forbes Solicitors

Preston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Cardiff

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pannone Corporate LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Business Assurance

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

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
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brabners LLP

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forbes Solicitors

Preston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Procurement

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

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
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forbes Solicitors

Preston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

Divestment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 August 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

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

Bimringham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Chorley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forbes Solicitors

Preston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD4 - Lancashire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hugh James

Cardiff

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Great Places Housing Group

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom