Published date: 2 December 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 December 2021, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Legal services - 79100000

Location of contract

NR19 1EE

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

IT-335-141-System - 00000141

Published date

2 December 2021

Closing date

17 December 2021

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

16 January 2022

Contract end date

15 January 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Breckland Council (BC) is considering a proposal from a potential partner (Company A) with a commercial proposition to enter into a framework agreement whereby Company A identify, acquire and refurbish c300 residential properties over a maximum 3-year period, which are then let to the Council on a long, inflation-linked lease (3 x 20 year lease periods, 60 years in total) with initial rent at a discount to Local Housing Allowance rates. The council will then manage the properties, being responsible for ongoing lettings and repairs and receiving all rents.

BC is seeking a legal adviser to act for the council in the above scenario

More information

Links

Additional text

To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the Council's electronic tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home.

From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated tender documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All tender returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.


Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Martin Gibbs

Address

Walpole Loke
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1EE
United Kingdom

Telephone

01362656368

Email

martin.gibbs@breckland.gov.uk