The Riverside Group Legal services framework agreement

Tender description

The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide legal services to TRGL, including all subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all former One Housing entities. This procurement is to replace the current framework and will complement TRGL’s in-house legal provision, particularly during periods of peak business demands and if any specialist advice is required. 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 but excludes Scotland. The tender comprises the following 3 lotsLot 1 – Corporate, Finance and Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services)Lot 2 – Housing Management Lot 3 – Property and Development Lot 1: Lot 1 – Corporate, Finance and Treasury (including Commercial and Employment Services) 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 Lot 2: Lot 2 – Housing Management Lot 2 – Housing Management 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 Lot 3: Lot 3 – Property & Development Lot 3 – Property & Development 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