Legal Services Framework

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.

Acquisition of s.106 or bulk purchase units from Developers It is anticipated that services will be required in a number of knowledge areas under this Lot and are identified as follows; Rents and Service Charges General advice on rent, service charge and compliance issues

Interpretation and application of the Regulator of Social Housing's Governance and Financial Viability Standard. It is anticipated that the following services will be required during the course of the contract: Amending and restating existing facility agreements Reviewing and providing comments on the discussion document or initial heads of terms as well as the final heads of terms; Reviewing, 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; Taking instructions from C&C and answering any queries we may have;

It is anticipated that the following services will be required during the course of the contract: Pension Advice Advice on pension related employment and HR matters, including interpretation of pension scheme rules, employer responsibilities, compliance, consultations and implications for employment decisions. Support relating to pension implications in restructuring, TUPE transfers, redundancy, or organisational change. Liaison support with external pension administrators or scheme advisors, where required.