Legal Services Framework

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  "date": "2026-08-27T07:59:38+01:00",
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  },
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        "description": "Acquisition of s.106 or bulk purchase units from Developers",
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          "currency": "GBP",
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        },
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          "description": "At the discretion of the Authority"
        },
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        "description": "It is anticipated that services will be required in a number of knowledge areas under this Lot and are identified as follows;\nRents and Service Charges\nGeneral advice on rent, service charge and compliance issues",
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          "description": "At discretion of the Authority"
        },
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        "description": "t is anticipated that the following services will be required during the course of the contract:\nCorporate Governance Advice\nThe Supplier shall provide comprehensive governance support, including but not limited to:\nAdvice on governance structures, board and committee arrangements, and best practice frameworks.\nInterpretation and application of the Regulator of Social Housing’s Governance and Financial Viability Standard.",
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        }
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        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "At the discretion of the authority"
        },
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        "description": "It is anticipated that the following services will be required during the course of the contract:\nAmending and restating existing facility agreements\nReviewing and providing comments on the discussion document or initial heads of terms as well as the final heads of terms;\nReviewing, commenting and reporting on and finalising the finance documents (including a restated facility agreement, restatement agreement and a fee letter) which will be prepared by the lender’s lawyers;\nTaking instructions from C&C and answering any queries we may have;",
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          "description": "At the discretion of the Authority"
        },
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        "description": "It is anticipated that the following services will be required during the course of the contract:\nPension Advice\nAdvice on pension related employment and HR matters, including interpretation of pension scheme rules, employer responsibilities, compliance, consultations and implications for employment decisions.\nSupport relating to pension implications in restructuring, TUPE transfers, redundancy, or organisational change.\nLiaison support with external pension administrators or scheme advisors, where required.",
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    "title": " Legal Services Framework",
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    },
    "description": "CCHA is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of legal services across five Lots: Land and Development; Housing; Corporate and Commercial; Treasury and Loans; and Employment and Pensions. CCHA intends to appoint between one and three suppliers to each Lot. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots. The Framework will run for an initial 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.",
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    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-10-01T11:00:00Z"
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      "address": {
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Newcastle Upon Tyne",
        "postalCode": "NE12 8EW",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Arcadia House, Balliol Business Park"
      },
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        "email": "Procurement@castlesandcoasts.co.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 7741894545"
      }
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