KEY INFORMATION
Framework Ref
Legal Services
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2028
No. Of Suppliers
106
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OVERVIEW
The EN:Procure Legal Services Framework delivers value, savings and efficiency through access to a panel of the UK’s leading housing specialist law firms.
Developed in partnership with Kennedy Cater, the framework brings together the expertise, knowledge and experience of some of the most respected firms across England and Wales. Our 24-strong panel offers a deep understanding of the housing sector’s priorities and challenges, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to help members improve performance and achieve better outcomes.
This framework gives members on-demand access to expert legal support across all areas of corporate governance, finance, asset management and development.
FRAMEWORK LOTS
24 consultants who demonstrated compliant experience, competence and capability were all appointed to at least one lot of the framework, however many were successful in being appointed to more than one.Â
LOT 1 - CORPORATE, GOVERNANCE & FINANCE
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP
Blake Morgan LLP
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Forbes Solicitors LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
TLT LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
LOT 2 - HOUSING & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP
Blake Morgan LLP
Brabners LLP
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP
Clyde & Co LLP
Cobb Warren Ltd
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Forbes Solicitors LLP
MSB Solicitors Limited
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Tozers LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP
Weightmans Limited
LOT 3 - DEVELOPMENT
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP
Blake Morgan LLP
Brabners LLP
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP
Clyde & Co LLP
Cobb Warren Ltd
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Forbes Solicitors LLP
MSB Solicitors Limited
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Tozers LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP
Weightmans Limited
LOT 4 - PROPERTY
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Ashfords LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Forbes Solicitors LLP
MSB Solicitors Ltd
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Sharrats (London) LLP
Tozers LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP
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FRAMEWORK
CALL OFF
FRAMEWORK ACCESS
Members can access the framework via mini-tender or direct award, offering flexibility in procurement processes.
CONTRACTOR SELECTION
The framework delivers a range of national and local contractors with a sophisticated Capability Matrix underpinning the call off criteria. This helps to ensure the most suitable contractors are selected based on the specifics of the scheme and member aspirations.
FAC-1 INTEGRATION
The FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract is designed to integrate projects under JCT, NEC and other project contracts.
AWARD EFFICIENCY
The framework is backed by an extensive catalogue of schedules of rates to bring further speed and efficiency to the award of contracts, and has at its core standardised processes which improve project development and management.
DYNAMIC ESG DELIVERY
The framework has been carefully considered to align with the Government’s recommendations for Constructing the Gold Standard, emphasising quality, innovation and sustainability. Through a collaborative structure core group defence within the Framework Alliance Contract, EN:Procure and contractors will work together to reduce inflationary impacts on members, understand and map supply chains, generate greater social value and accelerate our contractors and members’ journeys to net zero
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The framework includes dynamic models for ESG delivery, reflecting many of the themes in the government’s Constructing the Gold Standard report. Contractors are required to deliver one ESG unit per £50,000 contract spend to provide a wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits for communities served by Efficiency North’s membership of social housing providers. Social value outcomes are measured through the National TOMS system.
- Educational activities such as visits to construction sites, free webinars and mock employment interviews volunteer days in the local community
- Volunteer days in the local community
- Donations to our charity EN:Able Communities CIO or EN:Able Futures CIC flexi-job apprenticeship service
- Short training courses to upskill the workforce
- T-level work experience
- T-level work placement
- New full time employment position for minimum 12 months
- Direct apprenticeship
- Flexi-job apprenticeship through EN:Able Futures CIC
SPECIALIST SUPPORT SERVICES
EN:Procure provides a range of specialist support for members and their projects from scheme inception through to post-completion. Our team of experts are experienced in finding the most intelligent solution to ensure successful outcomes.
SPECIALIST INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Pre-construction
- Planning, highways and drainage
- Design
- Procurement
- Project management
- Cost management
- Risk management
- Contract and commercial
PRE-CONTRACT SUPPORT
- Procurement programmes
- Procurement strategy
- Contractor selection
- Design team meetings
- Tender documents
- Tender process
- Tender evaluation
- Cost checks and negotiations
- Contract documents
POST-CONTRACT AWARD
- Following contract award the team is available on an ad-hoc basis to provide post-contract advice and support.
POST COMPLETION
- Continuous team learning
- Cross-project insights
- Rigorous checks
- Risk & cost control
- Access to Framework
- Extensive support services
- Embedded team member
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
- Standard contract amendments
- Collateral warranties
- Performance bond
- Novation agreement
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