Contract

Provision of Legal Services

  • The Riverside Group Ltd

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-025927

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02a8cd

Published 18 October 2021, 10:23am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Riverside Group Ltd

2 Estuary Boulevard

Liverpool

L24 8RF

Email

procurement@riverside.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

30938R

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.riverside.org.uk

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.1.6) 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

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

England.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / 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

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
Main site or place of performance

England.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / 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

Property & Development

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
Main site or place of performance

England

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / 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: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-008540


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Corporate, Finance & Treasury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

125 Wood Street

London

EC2V 7AW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Corporate, Finance, & Treasury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

30 Finsbury Circus,

London

EC2M 7DT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Corporate, Finance, & Treasury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

134 Edmund Street

Birmingham

B3 2ES

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Housing Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

134 Edmund Street

Birmingham

B3 2ES

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Housing Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

1 St George's Road,

London,

SW19 4DR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Property & Development

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DWF Law LLP

2 Hardman Street

Manchester

M3 3AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Property & Development

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

134 Edmund Street

Birmingham

B3 2ES

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Property & Development

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

125 Wood Street

London

EC2V 7AW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Property & Development

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

30 Finsbury Circus,

London

EC2M 7DT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,111,111


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Royal Court of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom