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The largest affordable housing provider in the North West, Torus, has issued a contract notice for a legal services framework worth an estimated £5m.

Details: 29.Jan.2021

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Torus has divided the framework into the following lots:

Development and Specialist Property Transactions
Sales and Routine Property Transactions
Corporate and Finance
Employment and HR
Housing Management

The contract is due to start on 31 May 2021 and run until 31 May 2025.

Torus, which previously conducted soft market testing ahead of procurement of the legal services framework, said: “Torus is a large and diverse organisation, we are simultaneously a landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur. We manage 40,000 homes, employ 1,500 people with a mission to grow stronger communities.

“Our vision is clear. We will invest in people, homes, places and futures. Our activities and partnerships contribute to the regeneration of our key heartlands of Liverpool, Warrington, St Helens and further afield across the region.”