Award

Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2019 at 10:01

Tender

15 Aug 2019 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has initiated a procurement process for "Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services," aimed at appointing Counsel Chambers to provide legal advocacy in court for its Children’s Services in childcare cases. The contract, valued at £2,250,000, is set for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 24 months, totalling a maximum duration of three years. The open procurement method allows for wider participation, and the tendering phase concluded on 5th September 2019, with the contract starting on 19th September 2019 and ending on 18th September 2020. The relevant geographical area for service delivery is the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in family law and childcare law. Companies that specialise in advocacy services or have experience working with public sector organisations will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this process not only enhances business growth potential but also allows for collaboration with a key local authority, positioning bidders to secure valuable public contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services

Notice Description

This initiative is a appoint Counsel Chambers to provide advocacy in court for Liverpool City Council Children'sServices in childcare cases. The Contract will be for 12 months with unlimited options to extend by a further 24 months to a maximum of 3years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d7171cb-42c8-476d-acea-6c6b193b864c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef52a4-4a09-414b-97f8-b52e8a17b054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2019 - 18 Sep 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYVENTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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