Scope
Reference
P0557
Description
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a three member Framework Agreement, covering the whole of Northern Ireland, to meet all of the requirements of the Housing Executive for external solicitors in connection with public procurement matters and disputes ("the Services" as defined and particularised in the Specification of Requirements document). Due to the nature of the requirement, it is neither practical nor desirable to divide the proposed Framework Agreement into lots. To do so would likely add unnecessary cost and risk.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £384,000 excluding VAT
- £460,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
Contract locations
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
N/A - Please note there will be no percentage fee charged to suppliers. There is currently a technical issue with Tender Notices and the system has required a figure of 1 to be input in the section above. Please note no fee will be charged to suppliers via this Framework Agreement.
Framework operation description
Please see the document entitled 'P0557 - Framework Management Document' which has been published with the Tender Documentation.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please see the Tender Documentation for details, namely the document entitled 'P0557 - Conditions of Participation Questionnaire'.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may only be submitted via the https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Please the Tender Documentation for full details on the Award Criteria. The Award
Criteria will be based on an evaluation model of Quality 40% and Cost 60%.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYV-8666-PQQY
2 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8PB
United Kingdom
Contact name: James McErlean
Email: james.mcerlean@nihe.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland