Major social landlord names 12 law firms to £22.4m legal services framework
The largest registered provider in the Midlands, Platform Housing Group, has appointed 12 law firms to a legal services framework worth an estimated £22.4m.
The social landlord, which owns 46,000 homes, completed 1,448 homes in 2019/20 (1,598 in 2018/19) at an investment of £258m (£228m in 2018/19).
The group also built more social rented homes – at a figure of 981 – during the past two years in England than any other provider, 523 in 2019/20, almost 33% of the total homes built
The legal services framework was divided into the following lots:
- Property & development.
- Housing Management.
- Corporate & Finance.
- Employment.
The successful firms were:
- Anthony Collins Solicitors (Lots 1, 2, 3)
- Bevan Brittan (3)
- Birketts (1)
- Blake Morgan (1)
- Browne Jacobson (1, 4)
- Capsticks (2, 4)
- Devonshires (1, 3)
- Hugh James (1)
- Roythornes (2)
- Shakespeare Martineau (1)
- Shoosmiths (1)
- Trowers & Hamlins (1, 2, 3)
Nathan Barson, Procurement Director at Platform Housing Group said: “It is great to see our new Category Management function using the tools and techniques to deliver such high quality work; not only have we successfully mapped our complex requirements but we have managed to secure commercially robust agreements with some of the country's leading law firms.
"We have added value, successfully matched our ambitions to the leading players in the market and ensured we have the partnerships in place for a truly modern housing association.”
Gabor Taller, relationship partner for PHG at Browne Jacobson, added: “This re-appointment is a fantastic result for us. We are proud to have supported Platform’s growth and ambitious development plans for the last 15 years and I am delighted that our journey together will continue for another four years. Browne Jacobson is committed to being at the heart of addressing society’s biggest challenges and Platform’s values and purpose align perfectly with this.”
Chris Drabble, partner at Devonshires, says: “We’re thrilled to be able to continue supporting the Platform team in their work to bring affordable homes to the Midlands. Platform do some fantastic work in providing social housing for those who need homes and Devonshires are proud to work with them. The whole team at Devonshires stands ready to support them and look forward to continuing our working relationship.”
