The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors in relation to entering into a framework agreement (the Contract) to provide legal services for its Group and all subsidiaries.

This procurement is to replace the current framework for external expertise to facilitate existing TRGL?s in-house legal provision during periods of peak business demands and niche requirements.

The framework agreement is for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

up to a maximum of 4 years.

The contract is to cover requirements for England and excludes Scotland.

The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:

? Banking finance ? eg raising of bank funding, capital markets issuance and hedging arrangements.

? Charging and security work ? eg due diligence, placing charges and removal of charges.

? Assistance with documentation for external funding (eg RCFs).

? Governance

The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:

? Contentious ? eg gas and electrical access injunctions, possession proceedings and housing condition claims.

? Non-Contentious ? eg service of tenancy notices, guardianship and sheltered accommodation.

? Policy ? eg draft form documentation and advice on procedures.

? Governance

The areas within the scope of this lot (which is not an exhaustive list) are:

? Commercial Property ? eg property rationalisation, title investigations and landlord/tenant matters.

? Residential Property ? eg purchase and sales of residential units, new build plot sales and service charge issues.

? Development ? eg joint ventures, package deals and construction agreements.

? Governance