Tender

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework - Round 2

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Sep 2022 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is inviting Chambers to tender for the Provision of Barristers' Services Framework - Round 2. This tender falls under the legal services industry category and is located in the East of England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 20th October 2022 and a contract period starting on 27th October 2022 until 31st January 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to secure a place on the Framework Agreement with the Council. Small and medium-sized legal firms would find this tender well-suited to compete, as the Council has indicated SME suitability. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, particularly in the legal advisory and representation services sector, are encouraged to consider bidding for this open procedure tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework - Round 2

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') invites Chambers to tender for the provision of a Barristers' Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a route to market for the purchase of barristers' services, where there is demand for capacity or specialist expertise that cannot be met within the Council's in-house Legal Services Unit. This is the first reopening of this framework. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8a5adb-39fe-42cb-bedf-8039d9a539ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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