Tender: Legal Services Framework | Karbon Homes & Gentoo
Tender Legal Services Framework Karbon Homes Gentoo Group Limited
Reference: 202511-GS156
Description
The Contracting Authorities seek to establish a legal panel/Framework for the provision of legal services to support each Contracting Authority’s legal requirements. Estimated total value is contained within the ITT.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £8 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 – Legal services
Lot 1. General Property/Real Estate and Conveyancing (Commercial and Residential)
Description
General Property/Real Estate and Conveyancing (Commercial and Residential). Includes both residential and commercial freehold and leasehold work and may include commonhold tenure. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Development and New Build Housing Disposals
Description
Development and New Build Housing Disposals. Includes freehold and leasehold work and may include commonhold. Where a Provider acts on a development, site or unit acquisition they may also be instructed on the related onward disposal of units on that site at the Contracting Authority’s discretion. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Planning and Construction
Description
Planning and Construction. Items such as Drafting, negotiating, varying, advising on and interpreting planning agreements and undertakings (Section 106). See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Property Securitisation
Description
Property Securitisation. Items such as Collation of relevant underlying title information, including Land Registry title entries (and documents referred) and filed plans, unregistered title documents, conveyancing plans, and leases/tenancies/licences. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Housing Law and Residential Landlord and Tenant (non-Commercial)
Description
Housing Law and Residential Landlord and Tenant (non-Commercial). Includes litigation and advocacy. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Governance, Regulation and Compliance
Description
Governance, Regulation and Compliance. Items such as Financial services regulatory issues. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Corporate, Commercial and Finance
Description
Corporate, Commercial and Finance. Items such as Mergers and acquisitions, amalgamations and other combinations: advice and procedure, drafting and negotiation of project documentation and dealing with regulatory formalities. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Employment and Pensions
Description
Employment and Pensions. Items such as Advice on recruitment and termination of Staff and board members, including settlement agreements. See specification for further details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See ITT.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Coast House, Spectrum 4, Spectrum Business Park
Seaham
SR7 7TT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@believehousing.co.uk
Incommunities Limited
The Quays, Victoria Street, Shipley,
Bradford
BD17 7BN
scott.duffield@incommunities.co.uk
Beyond Housing Limited
Brook House, 4 Gladstone Road,
Scarborough
YO12 7BH
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. General Property/Real Estate and Conveyancing (Commercial and Residential)
Lot 2. Development and New Build Housing Disposals
Lot 3. Planning and Construction
Lot 4. Property Securitisation
Lot 5. Housing Law and Residential Landlord and Tenant (non-Commercial)
Lot 6. Governance, Regulation and Compliance
Lot 7. Corporate, Commercial and Finance
Lot 8. Employment and Pensions
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 May 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 July 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Karbon Homes
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDL-6326-LXPW
5 Gosforth Park, Gosforth Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Slade
Region: UKC22 – Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
Gentoo Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWP-7833-WJVW
Emperor House 2, Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Spraggon
Region: UKC23 – Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government