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CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 10:49

Tender

29 Jan 2024 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council, and Nottingham City Council, has completed a procurement process titled "CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework" in the legal services industry category. The framework aims to provide legal advice and advocacy services related to the Public Law Children Act 1989 and other child care matters. The contract, valued at £8.5 million, involves several Chambers and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029, with options to extend up to three additional years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Key dates include the award date of 5th July 2024 and the tender period ending on 29th February 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide legal services and are authorised to practice in England and Wales. It is well-suited for Chambers and barristers seeking to expand their client base and secure a substantial long-term contract. The focus on value for money, combining quality and price, makes it an attractive opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations. Additionally, businesses that are regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board and hold a current practicing certificate have a competitive edge in this procurement.

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Notice Title

CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council (pending approval) are seeking to enter into a framework contract with a range of Chambers to assist in the provision of legal advice and advocacy services in respect of Public Law Children Act 1989 and other Child Care related matters. The award of the contract must demonstrate value for money having regard to quality and price. The joint expenditure for all four authorities is in the region of PS 1,790,000 per annum. The contract will run from 1st April 2024 for an initial 2-year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1-year periods. Bidders must be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate. to be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43b6fe13-8701-408a-8fed-ab250eea7452
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4e1710-b7cc-4962-8552-aaecfcc4e547
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

33 BEDFORD ROW CHAMBERS

3PB BARRISTERS

BANKHOUSE CHAMBERS

KCH GARDEN SQUARE

SPIRE BARRISTERS

ST IVES CHAMBERS

ST JOHNS BUILDINGS

ST MARYS CHAMBERS

THE BARRISTER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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