- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Acquisitions and Disposals
- Lot 3. Housing Management and Debt Recovery (East, Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders and Falkirk)
- Lot 4. Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West, Glasgow Including The Highlands, Argyll and Lanarkshire)
- Lot 5. Development
- Lot 1. Corporate
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Link Group
2c New Mart Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1RL
linkprocurement@linkgroup.org.uk
Telephone
+44 3303030124
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12842
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Registered Social Landlord
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Legal Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Link Group intends to establish a multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into 5 lots covering Lot 1 - Corporate Lot 2 - Acquisitions and Disposals Lot 3 - Housing Management and Debt Recovery (East) Lot 4 - Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West) Lot 5 – Development. The Framework will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months on a 1 + 1 basis at the sole discretion of the Link Group.
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: £1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acquisitions and Disposals
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Conveyancing including; disposals of properties on a shared ownership and shared equity basis; conventional dispositions of property sold under Right to Buy legislation and as part of any stock rationalisation; acquisitions of single or multiple properties. Preparation of Title and Deed of conditions.
Agreements including: Development Agreements; Purchase Agreements; preparation of new shared ownership agreements and on expiry; preparation of assignation or new shared ownership/ shared equity agreements
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Team / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Strategy / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Experience / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / 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
Housing Management and Debt Recovery (East, Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders and Falkirk)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anti Social Behaviour Proceedings including: advising on anti social behaviour legislation and its application: attending court as required and supporting officers in presenting evidence, giving statements to Police Scotland;serving of anti social behaviour orders; management and advice relating to tenancy disputes. Provide guidance, assistance as required and prepare any necessary documentation.
Repossessions & Evictions including: advising on recovery of possession and eviction proceedings; attending court representing Link
Debt Collection including: advising on various courses of action related to pursuing for debts due; representing Link in court for recovery proceedings; serving and advising on closure orders, Notice of Inhibitions, notice of potential liability, Notice to Quits, dispersal orders and homelessness challenges. Provision of legal advice on housing benefit legislation.
Scottish and Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreements (SST and SSST) including: advising on practices within housing legislation in relation to for example, allocations; allocation appeals; SST and SSST advising and preparing through court and if necessary the conversion of an SST to SSST. Provide guidance, assistance and prepare necessary documentation.
Liability for Charges including: advice on liability for common charges and responsibilities for common ground and property; interpretation of Deeds of Conditions.
Leases and Management Agreements including: preparation and interpretation of management agreements related to property management, preparation of property leases, maintenance and related property and/or tenant/landlord services provided to or received by Link
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Team / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Strategy / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Experience / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / 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
Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West, Glasgow Including The Highlands, Argyll and Lanarkshire)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anti Social Behaviour Proceedings including: advising on anti social behaviour legislation and its application: attending court as required and supporting officers in presenting evidence, giving statements to Police Scotland;serving of anti social behaviour orders; management and advice relating to tenancy disputes. Provide guidance, assistance as required and prepare any necessary documentation.
Repossessions & Evictions including: advising on recovery of possession and eviction proceedings; attending court representing Link
Debt Collection including: advising on various courses of action related to pursuing for debts due; representing Link in court for recovery proceedings; serving and advising on closure orders, Notice of Inhibitions, notice of potential liability, Notice to Quits, dispersal orders and homelessness challenges. Provision of legal advice on housing benefit legislation.
Scottish and Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreements (SST and SSST) including: advising on practices within housing legislation in relation to for example, allocations; allocation appeals; SST and SSST advising and preparing through court and if necessary the conversion of an SST to SSST. Provide guidance, assistance and prepare necessary documentation.
Liability for Charges including: advice on liability for common charges and responsibilities for common ground and property; interpretation of Deeds of Conditions.
Leases and Management Agreements including: preparation and interpretation of management agreements related to property management, preparation of property leases, maintenance and related property and/or tenant/landlord services provided to or received by Link
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Team / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Strategy / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Experience / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / 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
Development
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Construction Law including: construction and engineering contracts, including Ddesign & Bbuild contracts: PPC2000 contracts; NEC4 contracts; collateral warranties and professional appointments; Letter of Intents and Letters of Undertaking; building maintenance and facilities management sub-contracts; advice on existing project matters; ad hoc advice on construction law; mediation, adjudication, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings;
Environmental Law including: regulatory compliance advice; statutory enforcement powers and duties;
Planning law including: All aspects of Planning legal work including representation at high profile planning inquiries; legal agreements; advice on planning legislation; enforcement proceedings; key strategic projects; section 69 & 75 agreements and road construction consents.
Property Law including: purchase of sites for development; advice on liability for common charges and responsibilities for common ground and property
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Team / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Strategy / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Experience / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / 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
Corporate
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment law both contentious and non-contentious including: disciplinary & grievance; terminations; industrial relations; collective consultation; contracts of employment, breach of contract and variation of contract; redundancy; equal pay; discrimination; family friendly policies; the Equality Act; fixed term, part time and working time; PIDA: restructuring and outsourcing; transfers and mergers; TUPE; tribunal procedure and advocacy; frontline HR support and providing opinions, briefing notes, information and training;
Corporate law including: setting up companies (including charitable companies) and limited liability partnerships; joint ventures; acquisitions and disposals of assets and shares; restructurings; shareholder agreements; operating agreements; company secretarial services; advice related to charitable/non-charitable activities/trading; general corporate advice including advice on directors duties and other statutory matters;
Governance including: advice on good practice; statutory / regulatory authority requirements/expectations; benefits as defined in regulatory guidance; Codes of Conduct for governing body members;
Commercial contracts including: contracts for supply of goods and services; events, sponsorship, advertising and funding agreements; housing association legislative compliance and trading powers; joint working and partnership agreements; consumer credit legislation and compliance; Data Protection; FCA registration and compliance; ad hoc contract law queries;
Banking including: advising on loan facility agreements with lenders; re-structuring facilities; security arrangements; bond issues and institutional investment;
Intellectual Property including: trademark, patent, copyright and design right protection and enforcement; IP commercialisation and licensing;
Procurement and Competition Law including: EU procurement and competition regulation compliance; best value requirements; alternative business models and outsourcing; general advice on all aspects of procurement law and best practice;
Litigation including: litigation related to all areas of Link business (including contractual actions); debt recovery; inhibitions; interdict; statutory enforcement proceedings; statutory appeals; Judicial Review; Guardianship Orders and Intervention Orders under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; advice related to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; pursuing/ defending reparation actions (including personal injury)
Consumer Credit including: advising on whether activities carried out or proposing to be carried out by Link requires a consumer credit licence including liaising with the Office of Fair Trading.
Regulated Activities including: advice on regulation with the Scottish Housing Regulator, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, Care Inspectorate and the Financial Conduct Authority and what constitutes regulated activities including compliance with the regulatory body requirements.
Mergers & Acquisitions including: advising on appropriate group structures and how to manage group expansion.
Pensions including: admission agreements; calculation of pension loss; general pension law advice; Scottish Housing Association Pension Scheme queries; Court actions; pension fund governance; liability limitation.
Data Protection including: compliance with legislation and good practice, managing data protection queries and requests for information
Health and Safety including advice relating to the application of health and safety legislation relating to Link’s service delivery activities; legislation relating to Link’s role as an employer and; support and guidance in relation to engagement with the Health and Safety Executive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Team / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Strategy / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Range of Experience / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-006870
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Acquisitions and Disposals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
Telephone
+44 1412252553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
Telephone
+44 1412279411
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Housing Management and Debt Recovery (East, Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders and Falkirk)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
Telephone
+44 1412252553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
Telephone
+44 141229411
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4AG
Telephone
+44 1415742468
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies LLP
58 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
Telephone
+44 1316563781
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KELLY & CO.
184 ABERCROMBY STREET
GLASGOW
G40 2RZ
Telephone
+44 1415544141
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Housing Management and Debt Recovery (West, Glasgow Including The Highlands, Argyll and Lanarkshire)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
Telephone
+44 1412252553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
Telephone
+44 1412279411
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies LLP
58 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
Telephone
+44 1316563781
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KELLY & CO.
184 ABERCROMBY STREET
GLASGOW
G40 2RZ
Telephone
+44 1415544141
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Development
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
Telephone
+44 1412252553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burness Paull LLP
50 Lothian Road, Festival Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9WJ
Telephone
+44 1412736710
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
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Corporate
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TC Young Solicitors
7 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BA
Telephone
+44 1412252553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harper Macleod LLP
The Ca'd'oro, 45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
Telephone
+44 1412279411
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4AG
Telephone
+44 1415742468
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies LLP
58 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
Telephone
+44 1316563781
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTO Solicitors LLP
48 St. Vincent Street, GLASGOW
GLASGOW
G2 5HS
Telephone
+44 1412218012
Fax
+44 1412210288
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burness Paull LLP
50 Lothian Road, Festival Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9WJ
Telephone
+44 1412736710
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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:807084)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom