Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bed-1e25-72a9-a522-98bc009b3c5d/legal-advice-and-support-for-the-leisure-management-project-lichfield-dc closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Legal Advice and Support for the Leisure Management Project (Lichfield DC) [Staffordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/staffordshire-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Lichfield District Council seeks proposals from suitably qualified parties to provide the legal advice to prepare and deliver the outsourcing of its two leisure centres at Burntwood and Friary Grange, Lichfield. Legal Work Required: To support the work of the project managers we intend to commission suitably skilled solicitors to complete the following pieces of legal work, and other matters that may arise. - Advice relating to the completion of a contract for the delivery of management and operation of 2 leisure centres for a period of not less than 15 years to a preferred leisure operator. - The completion of a revised dual use agreement for the operation of Friary Grange Leisure Centre between Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire County Council and The Friary School. - An appropriate agreement between Lichfield District Council and the preferred leisure operator to undertake operations at Friary Grange Leisure Centre, to reflect the dual use agreement. - An agreement to enter a sub-lease of Burntwood Leisure Centre with the preferred operator, with the council’s Landlord the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO). - The preparation and completion of a sub-lease of Burntwood Leisure Centre to the preferred operator. - Legal advice relating to the transfer of employees assigned to the leisure centres. - Assignment of existing contracts for goods and services to the preferred operator. - Business asset transfer agreements. - Any other legal advice as required to secure the completion of the outsourcing contract. ### Purpose The legal advisors will have responsibility for ensuring that the council is properly advised with regards to legal matters and that agreements, leases and other legal documents are prepared and completed in a timely and effective manner. ### Reporting Arrangements The legal advisors will report directly to the council’s Solicitor and/ or the Director of Transformation and Resources. They will also be expected to work closely with the representatives of MAX Associates and the county council’s procurement team. Additional information: Please access the documentation electronically at the link detailed above. Read full description ## CPV classification Legal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/06de9b51-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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